ABSTRACT
Progressives have the opportunity to carry their victory to the floor of Congress, for it appears that neither party has an effective working majority in the House of Representatives. Under such conditions ten independents who knew how to cooperate could do much to reform the Congressional system. If they will lay their plans carefully before the new Congress assembles, they ought to be able to prevent the organization of the House on the old lines. There never was a better chance to force a reform of the rules. Then too, under a more liberal procedure, this group could exert great influence on legislation. If the genuine progressives, both Democratic and Republican, the trade-union members, Miss Rankin, and Mr. Meyer London fail to organize such a bloc they will be throwing away the splendid beginning which began with the election.
