power of the purse

While Madison did not envision the rise of political parties of the kind that today dominate the political landscape, he hoped that members of Congress would defend the prerogatives of their branch, e.g. their role in giving advice and consent in the appointment of executive and judicial officials, their responsibilities for oversight of executive actions, the power of the purse, etc., against the president.

Johnson also told Politico that he’s been working with House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan to investigate what else can be done about Smith, asserting that “there has to be some accountability” and noting, “Congress has the power of the purse, of course.”

Driven by the hard right, which is flatly opposed to federal spending, they have weaponized and politicized the appropriations process, primarily using the power of the purse — the most basic role of Congress — to push their political message and punish the Biden administration.

Washington State and Oregon State on Tuesday grabbed control of the Pac-12’s governing board and power of the purse that comes with it, at least for now.

The committee advanced reforms to enable members of Congress to better fulfill their duties under Article One of the Constitution — including the power of the purse and to conduct oversight.