The 118th Congress passed just under 150 bills, a significant drop from the previous Congress which passed over 350, highlighting the intense challenges faced.
Historically, since 1989, Congresses have averaged more than 380 laws, but the 118th struggled under split partisan control, leading to its unprecedented unproductivity.
Despite the unproductive output, different legislative strategies like using riders in appropriations bills exist, allowing Congress to enact various measures without major standalone legislation.
The struggles of the 118th Congress mirror those of past unproductive sessions, yet its outputs are notably lower compared to others with similar partisan tensions.
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