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When he was Senate majority leader, Robert C. Byrd once ordered the arrest of senators to make sure there was a quorum present to conduct chamber business. If enough senators skip a session to, say, delay a confirmation vote on a Supreme Court nominee, such an option is available to the majority. (CQ Roll Call file photo)

Democrats Have Few Tactical Options to Fight Supreme Court Pick

By Ed Pesce and Niels Lesniewski
Posted July 10, 2018 at 5:05am
(Photo by Chris Maddaloni/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Podcast: No Recess For You!

By Jason Dick and Ed Pesce
Posted June 6, 2018 at 3:06pm
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., appointed to fill the seat of Al Franken, is running in a special election to fill out his term. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Tina Smith Maiden Speech Addresses #MeToo, Franken and the Future

By Ed Pesce
Posted June 5, 2018 at 2:47pm
House Chaplain Patrick J. Conroy, blesses the walnut tree during the tree planting ceremony in memory of Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Conroy announced his retirement this week. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Podcast: Tending to the Congressional Mind, Body and Spirit

By Jason Dick and Ed Pesce
Posted April 18, 2018 at 5:13pm
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell greets Vice President Mike Pence during a dinner at the GOP retreat in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., on Jan. 31. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Mike Pence, Breaking Ties and Maybe a Senate Record

By Ed Pesce
Posted February 7, 2018 at 5:01am
Sen. Sherrod Brown, center, was reminded of decorum rules on Sunday, but questioned why. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Senate PSA: Be Nice or Get Rule 19’d

By Ed Pesce
Posted January 23, 2018 at 11:33am
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Democrats are being historically obstructionist, even as he boasts of the record number of nominees confirmed by the chamber. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Historic Obstruction or Success in Senate? Yes

By Ed Pesce
Posted January 9, 2018 at 5:03am
The Republican president and Senate have a chance to reshape the judicial branch, but several factors will determine how things stack up . (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Judgment Days for Judicial Nominees

By Ed Pesce
Posted October 17, 2017 at 5:04am

Podcast: Inside the Senate’s Struggle With Civility

By David Hawkings and Ed Pesce
Posted August 2, 2017 at 3:33pm
Judge David Nye looks set to be confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, having already received bipartisan support. (iStock)

Bipartisan Ayes for Judge David Nye

By Ed Pesce
Posted July 12, 2017 at 5:01am
President Donald Trump with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. (CQ Roll Call/File Photo)

Podcast: Senate Picks Up Pace on GOP Health Care Bill

By Jason Dick and Ed Pesce
Posted June 7, 2017 at 4:45pm
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Podcast: Trump’s Empty Seats

By Jason Dick and Ed Pesce
Posted April 5, 2017 at 3:53pm
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer says Republicans should get their “own act together” before accusing Democrats of not being able to compromise. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Senate Floor Could Be Ripe for Procedural Obstacles

By Ed Pesce
Posted March 6, 2017 at 12:01am