Procedural structure: Success and influence in Congress

by Terry Sullivan

Procedure can affect the manner in which members of Congress make decisions, and is therefore important in understanding the nature of legislative influence and power. This volume analyzes rules in Congress in order to assess their impact on decision making.

284 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

A former prosecutor, Terry focuses his practice on criminal defense, representing clients accused of felonies, misdemeanors, DUI/DWI, and traffic violations. Highly respected in the legal community for his aggressive courtroom style and negotiating skill, his fellow attorneys also cite his fairness and legal expertise.

As legal analyst for WGN-TV (Channel 9) for the past twenty years, Terry has discussed evolving legal issues on breaking local, national and international matters. He has covered topics such as the nomination of Supreme Court Judges, Proposition 8 and gay adoption. He has also discussed and analyzed many high-profile cases including the trials of O.J. Simpson, Conrad Black, Saddam Hussein, former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and Jason Van Dyke.

Terry earned public recognition while serving as a prosecutor under three State’s Attorneys. His most notable prosecution was of the infamous John Wayne Gacy, the most prolific serial killer convicted in the history of the United States.

Terry’s book, Killer Clown, placed him on the Chicago Tribune’s best seller list.