The House Rules: From Fiery Debates to Frustrated Filibusters

History of US House of Representatives Procedures and Protests

The United States House of Representatives, often called the “people’s house,” is a place where the will of the nation is meant to be forged through debate and compromise. But behind the dignified proceedings lies a fascinating, and sometimes turbulent, history of rules, procedures, and even outright defiance. From its inception in 1789, the House … Read more