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congress Sept. 30, 2021

All These Crises in Congress Are Self-ImposedThe dysfunction in D.C. is largely the product of Congress’s own laws and procedures. And lawmakers have the power to fix it.

By Ed Kilgore
filibuster reform Sept. 14, 2021

How a Filibuster Reform for Voting Rights Could HappenJoe Manchin and others Democrats could push voting rights reform through the Senate without killing the filibuster — if they want.

By Ed Kilgore
budget reconciliation Feb. 2, 2021

What Is Budget Reconciliation and Why Does It Matter for Biden’s Agenda?For 40 years, reconciliation has provided a way to bypass the Senate filibuster. It may be crucial for passing Biden’s stimulus plan.

By Ed Kilgore
Feb. 12, 2018

4 Reasons to Ignore Trump’s BudgetTrump just signed a congressional budget deal on Friday. His own budget was out-of-date even as it was being printed.

By Ed Kilgore
July 25, 2017

A Look at the Procedural Madness of the Senate Health-Care DebateThe process is arcane; the outcome, unpredictable.

By Ed Kilgore