All it took to change the outcome was one senator acting

Majority leader can’t prevent votes if other senators want them

Amendments don’t have to be germane

Action on the Senate floor is essential

The Senate makes its rules when it acts

Two bills aim to reform section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962

Kentuckian tolerates even fewer amendments than his predecessor

majority leader blocks amendments without appearing to do so

Step-by-step guide to the confirmation process

What they are and how senators use them

It would be the second time Republicans have used the nuclear option in two years.

The two leaders agree to keep the Senate shut down

It’s easier than you think

Most of Trump’s nominees receive bipartisan support

The Republican Conference rules are essential to understanding who will have a chair when the music stops

Republicans may reinvigorate the committee system and their leadership with one simple reform

Republicans lack information about committee assignment process

Republicans can direct their leaders to share more information

Competitive contests decline after term limits adopted