Congressional Relations with Executive and Judicial

The Ninety-second Congress struggled to maintain its identity. It tried to outline and assert its role in the realm of "war powers" and the use of troops but failed. And the Supreme Court's decision in Senator's Gravel's case seems to constrict what has been regarded as &quo...

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Published in:American Bar Association Journal 1973-02, Vol.59 (2), p.145-149
Main Author: Hopkins, Bruce R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congress
Congressional committees
Executive branch
Government spending
Gravel
Immunity
Legislative immunity
Political debate
Powers and duties
Separation of powers
United States
United States Senate
Upper houses
War
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Summary:The Ninety-second Congress struggled to maintain its identity. It tried to outline and assert its role in the realm of "war powers" and the use of troops but failed. And the Supreme Court's decision in Senator's Gravel's case seems to constrict what has been regarded as "legislative" activity. The new Ninety-third Congress will renew the battles to reclaim congressional powers.
ISSN:0002-7596
0747-0088
2162-7975
2162-7983