Introduction by James Gilreath, Library of Congress. As vice president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson presided over the Senate. To improve its procedures, he wrote A Manual of Parliamentary Practice. It was published in 1800 and is still considered part of the Senate rules today.
Introduction by James Gilreath, Library of Congress. As vice president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson presided over the Senate. To improve its procedures, he wrote A Manual of Parliamentary Practice. It was published in 1800 and is still considered part of the Senate rules today.
