Why Congress is Using James Madison’s Ghost to Fight a Shutdown | May 13, 2026
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Notas del episodio
Decoding the Congressional Record for Wednesday, May 13, 2026. This week, we uncover the procedural "decoupling" of gas price legislation (HR 1346), the fractured debate over National Police Week (H.Con.Res. 96), and the ongoing constitutional tug-of-war over War Powers in the age of rapid technology (H.Con.Res. 75). We also look at the Senate's narrow vote on service member financial protections and why James Madison's 200-year-old rule still dictates how Congress gets paid.
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