Tuberville is showing how much power one lawmaker wields under Senate rules
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How can one senator do this alone? "the Senate's rules grant incredibly powerful privileges to all Senators ... that greatly affect how and if the chamber schedules" floor action on any subject. the Senate relies heavily on consent agreements negotiated by the party leaders. . Such "unanimous consen
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- How can one senator do this alone?
- "the Senate's rules grant incredibly powerful privileges to all Senators ... that greatly affect how and if the chamber schedules" floor action on any subject.
- the Senate relies heavily on consent agreements negotiated by the party leaders.
- . Such "unanimous consent agreements" have evolved to be a crucial means of bringing Senate business to the floor for formal consideration.
- power is restrained by Senate rules and traditions and by the sentiments of their respective caucuses.
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