Republican leaders say the Senate cannot debate the SAVE America Act because they lack the votes to invoke cloture, but cloture is not the only way to overcome obstruction. The Senate’s history shows that when senators believe Rule XXII prevents them from acting, they can either force opponents to hold the floor or try to change the rule.

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.

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