Resolutions of Inquiry [electronic resource] : An Analysis of Their Use in the House, 1947-2011

Corporate Author: Library of Congress. Government Division
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2011.
Physical Description: 1 online resource (76 pages), digital, PDF file

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Outlines history and procedure for Congressional resolutions of inquiry, which are direct requests or demands of the President or head of an executive department to furnish Congress with specific factual information. Examines uses of resolutions of inquiry in the House of Representatives from 1947-2011, and reviews House action on resolutions. Includes tables and graphs.
This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 11-R4-0879 in the 2011 issue.

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