Regular Order And Full Impact Of The Absence Of Regular Order

The regular order refers to those precedents, rules or customs applying to the United States Congress that are necessary for a sensible policy-making procedure. Included in this deliberative process are assessments of the debacle at hand that provides for undertaking in-depth research of alternative solutions and concluding with the final judgment. It involves discussions that are inclusive of all parties involved. The absence of the regular order often creates fertile ground for the majority imposing its own will without requiring the minority in the debate. A typical example is the case of a president with a majority in the Congress facing the appropriation and congressional budget. Return to regular order is invoked when the president misses his budget request budget and fails to convene conference committees.