A practical guide to identifying appropriations provisions that may run afoul of Rule XVI.

This piece explains why moving a minibus through the Senate often depends less on raw majority power than on unanimous consent.

Senate rules and party practices may give Republicans more leverage over earmarks than they are using.

How substantive disagreements can quickly become floor-management problems when senators don’t follow their own party rules.

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 brief guide to how Congress spends money

McConnell Maintained Control With Blocker Amendment

An update.

A step-by-step guide to what’s pending and how it got there.

Identifying rule violations gives senators leverage and/or hooks for amendments.

Senators don’t have to accept higher vote thresholds for their amendments.

Controlling floor action facilitates bill’s passage.

Senate frequently violates Rule XVI.