The Senate’s referee-in-chief will have a key role in the fate of Trumpcare

A former Senate parliamentarian explains the crucial decisions that will shape the health care debate’s third act.Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin is seen walking towards the House Office Building on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 on Capitol Hill. Frumin has been known to sleep in his office, on call 24/7 CREDIT: AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke

Senate Majority Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who will spend the rema...

Trumpcare protestors aren’t swayed by promises of a new bill

Health Activists outside the office of Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ). CREDIT: Amanda Gomez/ThinkProgress

As the Senate returned from July 4 recess on Monday, health activists followed their respective senators back to Washington D.C., kicking off a week that will likely be filled with last-ditch efforts from protesters to block the Senate health bill. The day ended with dozens of arrests.

Senate Rep...