Analysis
Senators Nuked the Filibuster in 1975. Then They Changed Their Minds.
All it took to change the outcome was one senator acting
McConnell Is Not Omnipotent
Majority leader can’t prevent votes if other senators want them
Resolution to Terminate Trump's Emergency Declaration Doesn’t Specify How It May Lose Privilege
Amendments don’t have to be germane
Precedents: What They Are and How They Are Created
Action on the Senate floor is essential
Motions to Recommit: A Brief History and Reform Options
A primer on a long-standing House procedure
Reforming the President's Authority to Impose Tariffs Unilaterally
Two bills aim to reform section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
McConnell Follows in Reid's Footsteps
Kentuckian tolerates even fewer amendments than his predecessor
How the Senate Considers Presidential Nominations
Step-by-step guide to the confirmation process
Republicans Propose Using Standing Order to Nuke Senate Rules
It would be the second time Republicans have used the nuclear option in two years.
McConnell-Schumer Agreement Attempts to Block Unauthorized Action
The two leaders agree to keep the Senate shut down
The Power to Tax and Spend
Today’s budget process makes it harder for Congress to discharge its constitutional duty.
What Happens When the House Picks a Speaker?
The legislative procedures and partisan dynamics explained
Special House Rules Explained
Trend towards closed rules mirrors increase in leadership influence