Smashing the Precedents in the Senate Reform Wave
The younger senators redefine senate traditions and challenge long standing courtesies as reforms surge through the chamber. The piece notes Smoot and allies pressing change, contrasting with veteran leaders and their rigid adherence to precedent. It questions the understanding of decorum and authority by new figures and Vice President Sherman. The tone echoes a period voice lamenting upheaval and change in the upper house.
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Senate Courtesy Under Fire From New Senators
The article sketches a surge of challenge to senatorial courtesy as new members led by James Reed of Missouri and Atlee Pomerene of Ohio push for independent action. It recalls past clashes, cites Reed’s protest against the Vice President’s decisive vote, and notes veteran leaders' uneasy reactions to young lawmakers asserting procedural independence.
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