Most of Trump’s nominees receive bipartisan support

Can process reforms change the trajectory?

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

Treating Republican leaders the same will help reduce Senate dysfunction

Senators frustrated by status quo should act now

An overview of the Senate’s procedural architecture

An overview of TPA’s fast-track procedures

“It is difficult to make predictions, particularly about the future.” -Mark Twain

Members intentionally structure the congressional agenda to delay tough issues until after the people vote.

But it’s much easier getting to the full Senate with the committee’s support.

It’s not really a calendar.

Senators have reversed the nuclear option on more than one occasion.

Senators can change the status quo if they really want to.

Senators Can Put The Nukes Away.

McConnell Maintained Control With Blocker Amendment