Explainers
In-depth guides to the rules, processes, and precedents that shape how Congress works.
Senate Rules & Procedure
The rules and practices that govern how the Senate operates.
House Procedure
How the House structures debate, manages the floor, and moves legislation.
Reconciliation
The budget process Congress uses to bypass the filibuster.
Senate Leadership & Organization
Senate Republicans' Leadership Structure
History of Senate Republican Leadership
A Brief History of Senate Republican Leadership Elections
What Makes Senate Leaders So Powerful?
Vice Presidents and the Senate
How the Vice President Limits the Power of Senate Majorities
How the Senate organizes itself, how leaders exercise power, and the Vice President's unique role.
Impeachment
Impeachment 101: Constitutional Provisions and British Influence
A Primer on Impeachment Procedures in the House
Considering Impeachment Resolutions in the House
The minority witness rule explained, and why it might be irrelevant for impeachment
Senate Impeachment Trial Resources
First Steps in a Senate Impeachment Trial
Making Motions In Impeachment Trials
Witness Testimony In Senate Impeachment Trials
The Role of the Chief Justice During Impeachment Trials
Can the Vice President Vote in a Presidential Impeachment Trial?
Do Articles of Impeachment Expire?
The constitutional process from House investigation through Senate trial.
Nominations
How the Senate considers and confirms presidential nominees.
Elections & the Constitution
Congress's role in presidential elections, statehood, and other constitutional questions.