Introduction         The legislative process in the United States Congress shows us an interesting drama in which a bill becomes a law through compromises made by diverse and sometimes conflicting interests in this country. There have been many controversial bills passed by Congress, but among all, I have taken a particular interest in the passage of the Brady bill. When the Brady debate was in full swing in Congress about three years ago, I was still …showed first 75 words of 4227 total…

…showed last 75 words of 4227 total…of the legislative process in the U.S. Congress. The seven year history of the bill demonstrated how partisan politics played a crucial role in the outcome of the bill, and how difficult it was to make bipartisan compromises to move the bill through Congress.         In concluding this research report, I would like to express my deepest respect for those who worked hard for the passage of the Brady bill, including Jim and Sarah Brady.