Number: RL30823
Title: THE FIRST YEAR: ASSESSMENTS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENTS AND CONGRESS
Authors: Harold C. Relyea, Frederick M. Kaiser, and Stephen W. Stathis, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: During their first year in office, most recent Presidents have enjoyed a beginning period of cooperation-a "honeymoon"-with Congress. This report provides a brief assessment of the extent of cooperation between newly elected Presidents, during their first year in office, and Congress.
Pages: 24
Date: Updated January 30, 2001