This reform would preserve and strengthen floor debate while preventing senators from using quorum calls routinely to freeze the floor and block the Senate from voting.

The Senate does not need to choose between preserving debate and reaching decisions, and restoring a modified previous question motion would help the chamber do both.

How majority leaders use the amendment tree to close the Senate floor to amendments—and how a simple rule change could reopen the process.

A package of Senate rules reforms would make the chamber more deliberative and productive, beginning with a proposal to limit debate on the motion to proceed so the Senate can actually get to legislation.

A four-part rules reform package would address frustrations in both parties and help the Senate deliberate and legislate more effectively.