Discusses potential significance of "first day" proceedings, which may provide the Senate with the opportunity to change its Standing Rules without certain constraints presented by its existing rules. Provides context for understanding issues raised by these proceedings, as well as an accounting of actions taken by the Senate at the start of the 112th Congress to change its Standing Rules, as well as proposals to alter other practices and procedures. Considers potential implications for actions the Senate may take at the start of the 113th Congress.
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