This post argues that so-called pocket rescissions fit more comfortably within the law and practice than critics often admit.

A useful primer on how rescission proposals move through Congress and where the pressure points lie.

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

Not every aggressive move breaks the rules—some just use them better.

A concise review of how budget execution fights often turn on technical but consequential statutory rules.

A helpful map of the formal positions and internal power relationships that shape Republican Conference strategy.

A historical overview of how Senate Republican leadership has evolved over time.

A straightforward guide to the principal leadership positions in the Senate Republican conference and what each one does. It helps readers understand how party leadership operates behind the scenes.

This piece explores what happens when the House revisits a decision after the process is already in motion.

A procedural guide to impeachment mechanics in the House and the political stakes when members bring such a resolution to the floor.

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

The final installment in a series on Congress’s constitutional and procedural responsibilities in presidential elections.

This entry continues the examination of how Congress fits into the electoral process at key moments of certification and dispute.

A deeper look at the statutory and constitutional architecture that gives Congress a formal role in presidential elections.

This installment builds the legal and historical foundation for understanding Congress’s electoral responsibilities.

An introductory overview of Congress’s place in the presidential election process.

Sometimes, what happens on the floor reveals how the Senate really works.

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

Targeted reforms can have broader consequences than intended.