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The Role of Committee Chairs in Controlling Legislative Outcomes

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In the U.S. Congress, committee chairs can effectively 'kill' a bill simply by refusing to schedule it for a markup, even if the bill has majority support in the chamber.

Why this is interesting

The Speaker of the House often grabs the headlines, but the real power to make or break legislation may lie in the hands of individuals you've never heard of: committee chairs. How can a single lawmaker wield such influence?