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Before the American Civil War, members of Congress did not have staff assistance or even offices, and "most members worked at their desks on the floor." [1]In 1891, Congress had a total of 146 staff members: 37 Senate personal staff, 39 Senate committee staff, and 62 House committee staff (37 of whom only worked during congressional sessions). [2]
History of the committee [ edit ] Attempts were made to create a congressional committee on education and labor starting with the early congresses but issues over Congress's constitutional ability to oversee such issues delayed the committee's formation.
In the early 19th century, positions in the federal government were held at the pleasure of the president—a person could be fired at any time. The spoils system meant that jobs were used to support the American political parties, though this was gradually changed by the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 and subsequent laws. By 1909 ...
Thirty-four Latinos will serve in the House and four in the Senate -- and Nevada Sen.-elect Catherine Cortez Masto will be the first-ever Latina senator.
The historically diverse 117th Congress was sworn in on Sunday with more than 120 women and 124 people of color. The rare Sunday session saw a record number of women of color including the first ...
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Although his periods of service in Congress and as Secretary of State were both brief, he was Chief Justice of the United States for nearly 35 years, and had a powerful influence on the development of the Supreme Court. Following is a list of persons who have held constitutional offices in all three branches of the United States federal government.
The merit system is the process of promoting and hiring government employees based on their ability to perform a job. A common conception of the federal government's merit system principles is that they are designed to ensure fair and open recruitment and competition and employment practices free of political influence or other non-merit factors.