Party leaders dominate today’s Senate because rank-and-file senators increasingly defer to them - not because the chamber’s rules require it. Senators accepted less influence over legislation in exchange for a more predictable schedule, fewer difficult votes, and less responsibility for making the Senate work.

A helpful map of the formal positions and internal power relationships that shape Republican Conference strategy.

A primer on Senate holds.

Republicans can direct their leaders to share more information

Treating Republican leaders the same will help reduce Senate dysfunction