Presidents versus Federalism in the National Legislative Process

Simultaneously analyzing senatorial behavior in committees and on the floor, Kikuchi argues that senators strategically change their actions according to stages in the legislative process, and that longstanding governors may influence national politics, causing their senators to shelve unwanted presidential bills at the committee stage.

Analizand simultan comportamentul senatorial in cadrul comitetelor si pe teren, Kikuchi sustine ca senatorii isi schimba strategic actiunile in functie de etapele procesului legislativ si ca guvernantii de lunga durata pot influenta politica nationala, determinandu-i pe senatori sa depuna facturi prezidentiale nedorite in etapa comitetului.