In the last year, Congress only passed 34 bills into law, the lowest number in decades. That has some people calling the current 188th Congress one of the least productive in history.

Historically, there’s been significant variation in the amount of legislating Congress does from year to year.

There are a few factors that influence this. To help us understand them, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to Charlie Hunt, assistant professor of political science at Boise State University.

In the last year, Congress only passed 34 bills into law, the lowest number in decades. That has some people calling the current 188th Congress one of the least productive in history.
Historically, there’s been significant variation in the amount of legislating Congress does from year to year.
There are a few factors that influence this. To help us understand them, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke to Charlie Hunt, assistant professor of political science at Boise State University.

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