House and Senate Author:Ross K. Baker The first comprehensive and systematic comparison of the two houses of the US Congress, House and Senate has long been a success in both Congress and American Government courses. With his unique approachinterveiws with senators who were formerly members of the House as well as with journalists, lobbyists, and staff membersRoss... more » K. Baker paints a clear and colorful portrait of the two houses, which remain distinct, and often antagonistic, partners. The new third edition includes interviews with highly visible Washington personalities, such as Senators Christopher Dodd and Thad Cochran, as journalists Cokie Roberts and Chris Matthews. Baker concludes his book with a new chapter-long case study of President Bill Clinton's impeachment and trial, which beautiful illustrates the striking difference between the two chambers. Exploring everything from the very different physical settings of the House and Senate to the important distinctions that emerge from the vast different in the size of their memberships, Baker allows the reader to peek into colorful and hidden corners of Capitol Hill. Unlike any other book on the market, House and Senate goes beyond basic facts, offering students an insider's view of the two chambersa perfect supplement for a course in American politics.« less