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.

Four rules changes that will help senators debate more, amend more, and vote more.

A step-by-step guide to how a determined majority can overcome minority obstruction without abolishing the filibuster.

This piece reviews the procedural tools that can shorten, structure, or otherwise discipline extended debate in the Senate.

Senate rules provide alternative ways to outlast or outmaneuver a filibuster.

Senate minorities only gain leverage when they are willing to use the tools available to them.

There are multiple ways to force a vote.