Abstract
This research examines the extent to which the House Committee on Foreign Affairs has changed in orientation from a committee that is “executive-led” to one that makes a more independent judgment of foreign policy matters. Three types of indicators are used to make this assessment: (1) the composition and political orientation of the committee and its voting support of the President; (2) the changes in political leadership of the committee and its subcommittees; and (3) the issue agenda examined by the committee. Both qualitative (interview) and quantitative data are used in this assessment. On balance, the committee has demonstrated elements of changes in all three areas. As a result, it has assumed a more critical role in the American foreign policy process.
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