We review debates concerning the evolution and impact of parliamentary obstruction in the U.S. Senate, focusing on path dependency versus remote majoritarian perspectives. We consider the viability of circumventing supermajority requirements for rules changes by using rulings from the chair to...

Legislative hostage-taking–whereby the minority party refuses to pass a bipartisan policy unless another divisive or contentious policy also passes–has become a frequent occurrence in Washington. We develop a dynamic, two-period model of legislative bargaining and electoral politics to...

This short Guide provides practical advice and recommendations for European Union officials and others designing and implementing parliamentary support projects in new and emerging democratic parliaments.