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

The parliamentarian’s influence is significant, but the Senate’s rules are ultimately determined by senators themselves.

How Senate rules might be used to move a border bill more quickly than many observers expect.

Efforts to change the rules often reflect politics more than procedure.

Targeted reforms can have broader consequences than intended.

When rules constrain action, lawmakers look for ways around them.

Senate leaders use procedure to shape floor outcomes before debate even begins.

One point of order can derail an entire legislative strategy.

Rule violations matter—even if they aren’t always enforced.

A review of the different ways senators use holds to achieve their goals.

A primer on Senate holds.

Reconciliation allows major policy changes without overcoming a filibuster.