Parliamentary Procedure — Commentary

Posts tagged Parliamentary Procedure

Senate shouldn't cut an impeachment trial short

Senate shouldn't cut an impeachment trial short

SenateJames WallnerOctober 2, 2019Impeachment, Federalist, Alexander Hamilton, Mitch McConnell, Andrew Johnson, Senate Rules, Parliamentary Procedure, Floyd Riddick, Robert DoveComment

Jeff Flake doesn't have to go gentle into that good night

Jeff Flake doesn't have to go gentle into that good night

There are better ways to force a vote protecting Mueller

James WallnerNovember 16, 2018Senate, Agenda Control, Parliamentary Procedure, Jeff Flake, Mitch McConnell, LeadershipComment

Republicans are making it harder to confirm Trump's nominees

Republicans are making it harder to confirm Trump's nominees

Republicans are helping Democrats slow action on President Trump’s nominees

James WallnerMarch 27, 2018Senate, Parliamentary Procedure, Obstruction, Filibuster, Nuclear Option, NominationsComment

Can the filibuster long survive?

Republicans make it easier for Democrats to obstruct

James WallnerFebruary 8, 2018Senate, Legislative Process, Filibuster, Parliamentary ProcedureComment