Taylor J. Swift
@taylorjswift.bsky.social
Working to improve Congress. Director of Congressional Engagement at Rebuild Congress Initiative. Akron, OH native. Opinions are my own.
While it may or may not be the right time to have the conversation about expanding the House, what’s clear it’s Congress needs a roadmap for what is possible—both for representation and physical infrastructure—and we are proud to have this all in one report and interactive website.
December 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
While it may or may not be the right time to have the conversation about expanding the House, what’s clear it’s Congress needs a roadmap for what is possible—both for representation and physical infrastructure—and we are proud to have this all in one report and interactive website.
Our POPVOX Foundation team helped put together scenarios of what the Capitol campus would look like if the House we to make such an expansion, including the creation of a new office building, more accessible entrances and shared spaces, and improved safety.
December 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Our POPVOX Foundation team helped put together scenarios of what the Capitol campus would look like if the House we to make such an expansion, including the creation of a new office building, more accessible entrances and shared spaces, and improved safety.
The House hasn’t seen expansion of its membership since 1910, but our population has nearly tripled in the time. @protectdemocracy.org took the lead in this report examining the history of House expansion and what expanding the current House by 100 Members would look like.
December 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
The House hasn’t seen expansion of its membership since 1910, but our population has nearly tripled in the time. @protectdemocracy.org took the lead in this report examining the history of House expansion and what expanding the current House by 100 Members would look like.
During a time where Executive branch overreach seems imminent, Congress must be able to defend itself and still represent the American people. This starts with rules changes that enable the body to properly function, which includes insulation from procedural emergencies.
November 27, 2024 at 4:05 PM
During a time where Executive branch overreach seems imminent, Congress must be able to defend itself and still represent the American people. This starts with rules changes that enable the body to properly function, which includes insulation from procedural emergencies.
Our POPVOX Foundation team has recommended this House rules change, along with about a dozen other reforms, in our September report. www.popvox.org/blog/119th-h...
119th House Rules Recommendations — POPVOX Foundation
POPVOX Foundation’s report provides several proposals that emphasize technological and operational advancements for House lawmakers to consider to help redefine the House’s capabilities to serve const...
www.popvox.org
November 27, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Our POPVOX Foundation team has recommended this House rules change, along with about a dozen other reforms, in our September report. www.popvox.org/blog/119th-h...
Congress needs to be adapting to these realities, other legislators around the world have. www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
MPs vote in favour of ‘baby leave’ proxy voting system
Parliament set to move on from ‘Rees-Mogg model’ of fatherhood under new proposals
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Congress needs to be adapting to these realities, other legislators around the world have. www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
This rules change is also inherently pro-family. It’s very difficult to be able to start a family if you’re a Member of Congress because taking time off (both in the short- and long-term) means missing votes. The same can be said for medical care or other personal emergencies.
November 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM
This rules change is also inherently pro-family. It’s very difficult to be able to start a family if you’re a Member of Congress because taking time off (both in the short- and long-term) means missing votes. The same can be said for medical care or other personal emergencies.
That being said, the House of Representatives could end up with its smallest majority since the 72nd Congress in 1931 (219D-214R). Changing its rules could allow the institution to function if and when Members need to leave DC for personal emergencies.
November 27, 2024 at 3:53 PM
That being said, the House of Representatives could end up with its smallest majority since the 72nd Congress in 1931 (219D-214R). Changing its rules could allow the institution to function if and when Members need to leave DC for personal emergencies.
I continued the thread a bit more with some potential alternatives. Would be wise for Congress to take a look at this.
November 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM
I continued the thread a bit more with some potential alternatives. Would be wise for Congress to take a look at this.
Some ways both chambers could do this process differently:
-Designate each office for each district.
-Switch to a lottery system every 10 years instead of two.
While I don’t know the true answer at this time, it would be smart for Congress to examine reform ideas for this process.
-Designate each office for each district.
-Switch to a lottery system every 10 years instead of two.
While I don’t know the true answer at this time, it would be smart for Congress to examine reform ideas for this process.
November 21, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Some ways both chambers could do this process differently:
-Designate each office for each district.
-Switch to a lottery system every 10 years instead of two.
While I don’t know the true answer at this time, it would be smart for Congress to examine reform ideas for this process.
-Designate each office for each district.
-Switch to a lottery system every 10 years instead of two.
While I don’t know the true answer at this time, it would be smart for Congress to examine reform ideas for this process.