Analysis

How to Find Rule XVI Violations in Minibus

James Wallner 12/9/25 James Wallner 12/9/25

How to Find Rule XVI Violations in Minibus

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Parliamentarians Advise, Senators Decide

James Wallner 4/8/25 James Wallner 4/8/25

Parliamentarians Advise, Senators Decide

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House Considers Mayorkas Impeachment

James Wallner 2/6/24 James Wallner 2/6/24

House Considers Mayorkas Impeachment

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The Senate Minibus, Unanimous Consent, and Rule XVI Points of Order

James Wallner 9/14/23 James Wallner 9/14/23

The Senate Minibus, Unanimous Consent, and Rule XVI Points of Order

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Senate Minibus Violates Rule XVI

James Wallner 9/13/23 James Wallner 9/13/23

Senate Minibus Violates Rule XVI

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Democrats have few options without Feinstein

James Wallner 4/24/23 James Wallner 4/24/23

Democrats have few options without Feinstein

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How to Identify Anomalies in a Continuing Resolution

James Wallner 9/27/22 James Wallner 9/27/22

How to Identify Anomalies in a Continuing Resolution

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How the Senate Manages Vote-a-Rama

James Wallner 8/7/22 James Wallner 8/7/22

How the Senate Manages Vote-a-Rama

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Senate Parliamentarian Doesn't Make the Rules

James Wallner 8/6/22 James Wallner 8/6/22

Senate Parliamentarian Doesn't Make the Rules

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Democrats and the Politics of Effort

James Wallner 1/19/22 James Wallner 1/19/22

Democrats and the Politics of Effort

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Vice President Harris Can Help Democrats Win Reconciliation Debate

James Wallner 10/14/21 James Wallner 10/14/21

Vice President Harris Can Help Democrats Win Reconciliation Debate

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Democrats Have Two Immigration Options In Reconciliation Debate

James Wallner 10/13/21 James Wallner 10/13/21

Democrats Have Two Immigration Options In Reconciliation Debate

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Parliamentarians Advise, Senators Decide

James Wallner 4/7/21 James Wallner 4/7/21

Parliamentarians Advise, Senators Decide

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A Concise Guide to the Senate's Rules

James Wallner 4/2/21 James Wallner 4/2/21

A Concise Guide to the Senate's Rules

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Reconciliation 101

James Wallner 1/21/21 James Wallner 1/21/21

Reconciliation 101

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A Step-by-Step Guide to What Happened in the Senate Judiciary Committee

James Wallner 10/19/20 James Wallner 10/19/20

A Step-by-Step Guide to What Happened in the Senate Judiciary Committee

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Twelve Ways to Find Dirt in "Clean" Appropriations Bills

James Wallner 9/28/20 James Wallner 9/28/20

Twelve Ways to Find Dirt in "Clean" Appropriations Bills

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Let Senators Speak to Confirm More Nominees

James Wallner 7/18/20 James Wallner 7/18/20

Let Senators Speak to Confirm More Nominees

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Points of Order and Parliamentary Inquiries in the House

Guest User 12/9/19 Guest User 12/9/19

Points of Order and Parliamentary Inquiries in the House

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Republicans Go Nuclear: An After Action Report

James Wallner 4/5/19 James Wallner 4/5/19

Republicans Go Nuclear: An After Action Report

Everything you need to know about what happened, how it happened, and what the consequences will be moving forward

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