An update.

A step-by-step guide to what’s pending and how it got there.

The controversy is an opportunity for policy change.

Identifying rule violations gives senators leverage and/or hooks for amendments.

Speaker can’t do it alone

Democrats’ “Historic obstruction” only possible with Republicans’ cooperation.

President of the Senate protects minority rights.

They don’t need the majority leader’s permission.

Current practice undermines transparency and limits deliberation.

Amending measures in the Senate

Motion makes Speaker accountable to rank-and-file

Senators don’t have to accept higher vote thresholds for their amendments.

Controlling floor action facilitates bill’s passage.

Legislative Vehicle Set Up Expedited Consideration

Their Influence depends on deference

Editorial Unfairly Blames Democrats

More evidence that the Senate is broken.

Current stats are misleading

Each one makes the budget process worse

Senate frequently violates Rule XVI.