Accountability goes hand-in-hand with transparency--and Washington needs more of both. That's why I introduced two bills this week to boost accountability and shine more sunlight on government.

Those in Congress who want to stay in the shadows and avoid accountability have managed to derail our efforts to stop secret holds many times before -- but this time I think we can finally get this important change passed.

Rules of the Senate cannot trump the obvious intention of the Founding Fathers that legislation passed by majorities of both houses, except for the explicit exceptions for ratification of treaties, becomes the law of the land.

The use of "anonymous holds," the arcane procedure that allows a single senator to secretly torpedo any piece of legislation, has skyrocketed in the last few years. And with its rise, our ability to pass strong legislation.

Since I first came to the Senate about a year ago I've been consistently frustrated by how the filibuster is abused to bring progress to a halt.

At least three senators who want to end the practice of placing secret holds on nominees and legislation have holds of their own, according to a surve...

WASHINGTON — Nearly 100 people are sitting on their hands, prevented from filling jobs as judges, diplomats and top government officials, becaus...

We work for the public, and I believe that if a senator wants to block a piece of legislation or a nominee, they owe the public an explanation.

The opponents of a rule that allows lawmakers to anonymously delay Senate confirmation proceedings have garnered enough support to overturn the rule. ...

WASHINGTON -- In the Senate, every man or woman can be king. Each can hold up a billion-dollar spending bill on a whim, or block one of the presiden...