Talking to our resident House rules expert, Don Wolfensberger, about the confusing incident in the House of Representatives on July 16th, in which a Speaker was called out, a Speaker Pro Tempore abandoned the Chair, and historic words were spoken. Don's wealth of experience serving on the staff of the Rules Committee make him the perfect podcast guest for this subject!
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Former Director, the Congress Project, ÀË»¨Ö±²¥ Center; Former Staff Director, House Rules Committee
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