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.
Senate Rules Can Limit Talking Filibuster
This piece reviews the procedural tools that can shorten, structure, or otherwise discipline extended debate in the Senate.
Democrats Take First Steps In Reconciliation Process
Reconciliation allows major policy changes without overcoming a filibuster.
