Analysis
Daines-Merkley Rules Reform Analysis
Senators Steve Daines and Jeff Merkley propose sweeping changes to Senate rules to expedite bipartisan legislation, strengthen committees, and increase amendment votes. But their reforms would also limit debate and restrict individual senators’ ability to offer amendments, shifting power from the full Senate to a subset of its members.
Limiting Debate on the Motion to Proceed
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 Senate Rules Reform Package: Empowering Senators to Participate in Debate, Offer Amendments, and Cast Up-or-Down Votes
Four rules changes that will help senators debate more, amend more, and vote more.
The Rules Aren't The Problem
Democrats could have already voted to begin debate on the voting rights bill if they spent less time complaining about the Senate’s rules and more time using them to achieve their goals.
