The positive political theory of legislative history: new perspectives on the 1964 Civil Rights Act and its interpretation.

From: University of Pennsylvania Law Review | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Rodriguez, Daniel B.; Weingast, Barry R. | Copyright information 
INTRODUCTION 
I. LAWMAKING PROCESSES, STATUTORY DESIGN, AND THE THEORY OF 
   LEGISLATIVE RHETORIC 
  A. Principles of Positive Political Theory 
  B. A Typology of Statutory Coalitions 
  C. Strategic Elements in Communicating Legislative Intent 
  D. Lessons for Statutory Interpretation 
II. THE POLITICS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 
    RECONSIDERED 
  A. The Central Legislative Obstacles Preventing Passage 
  B. The Civil Rights Coalitions Within Congress 
    1. Republican Opportu...

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