The 118th Congress is set to be one of the least productive in modern history, passing only a few dozen laws by the end of 2023 due to divided partisan control and infighting within the House Republican majority.
This year’s legislative output is significantly lower than historically unproductive first years, marking a continuation of a trend towards gridlock.
In comparison, the 104th, 112th and 113th Congresses passed between 70 and 73 laws. (Trending: Supreme Court Delivers Historic Ruling on AR-15s)
This occurred as Republicans controlled one or both chambers with Democrats Bill Clinton and Barack Obama in the White House.
Most laws passed were uncontroversial or related to essential matters like raising the debt ceiling and government funding.
“The vast majority were uncontroversial bills that passed either by unanimous consent or with minimal opposition, including multiple measures to rename Veterans Affairs clinics and another to mint a coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps,” the report found.
“The other main class of legislation that Congress passed this year were must-pass bills raising the debt ceiling and keeping the government funded,” the report added.
The upcoming 2024 presidential election and potential legislative battles on spending may further hinder productivity in the next year.
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