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.
Democrats Can’t Win If They Don’t Try
Senate minorities only gain leverage when they are willing to use the tools available to them.
Democrats Take First Steps In Reconciliation Process
Reconciliation allows major policy changes without overcoming a filibuster.
