The Senate has no single way of considering legislation. The Republican debate over the SAVE America Act reflects a larger choice among collegial, majoritarian, and structured-consent approaches to debate, amendments, and decision-making.

A straightforward guide to the principal leadership positions in the Senate Republican conference and what each one does. It helps readers understand how party leadership operates behind the scenes.

How internal party rules can shape leadership fights.

Republicans can direct their leaders to share more information

Treating Republican leaders the same will help reduce Senate dysfunction