Analysis
Senators Can Use Made-up Motions to Force Votes
Senators don’t need unanimous consent to act—they can use the rules to force votes.
A Senate Rules Reform Package: Empowering Senators to Participate in Debate, Offer Amendments, and Cast Up-or-Down Votes
Four rules changes that will help senators debate more, amend more, and vote more.
How to Find Rule XVI Violations in Minibus
A practical guide to identifying appropriations provisions that may run afoul of Rule XVI.
Parliamentarians Advise, Senators Decide
The parliamentarian’s influence is significant, but the Senate’s rules are ultimately determined by senators themselves.
What Happens If House Changes Its Mind On Mayorkas Impeachment?
This piece explores what happens when the House revisits a decision after the process is already in motion.
The Senate Minibus, Unanimous Consent, and Rule XVI Points of Order
One point of order can derail an entire legislative strategy.
A Concise Guide to the Senate's Rules
Senate procedure is shaped by rules, precedents, and how senators apply them.
