Democratic Leadership Change: Citizen Action Guide

As of November 4, 2026

Decision calendar and five actions for today

The first binding decision is the House Democratic Caucus vote on its Speaker nominee, reported for November 18–19 — two weeks from today. Senate Democrats pick their leader in early December (date unannounced), and the full House elects the Speaker when the 120th Congress convenes, by default January 3, 2027.

Five actions you can take today

1. Call your incoming U.S. representative's team. Ask them not to commit to Hakeem Jeffries, to back or help nominate an alternative in the Nov 18–19 caucus vote, and to tell constituents how they will vote in caucus and on the floor. This is the only route that reaches a person with a vote in two weeks.
2. Call both of your U.S. senators. Ask them not to support Chuck Schumer in the December conference election, to back an alternative candidate, and to disclose their vote.
3. Start a tracker (template in the collective-action section) and log every contact, response and public statement with a source link.
4. Recruit five people in other districts and states to make the same asks of their own officials. Your call counts most with your own delegation; theirs count with theirs.
5. Publish your position — a short public statement or social post (drafts below) that names the dates and links the official contact-finder pages.

What is happening and who decides

Only members of Congress decide these leadership posts: House Democrats choose a Speaker nominee in secret, the full House elects the Speaker in public, and Democratic senators choose their leader in secret. Citizens, the DNC and state parties have no formal vote.

Confirmed facts as of Nov 4, 2026

• Results. Democrats are projected to control both the House and the Senate in the 120th Congress (NPR). Final seat counts are not settled; many House races remain uncalled (CBS).
• Jeffries is House Minority Leader, first elected Democratic leader in 2022, and is widely expected to be the caucus nominee for Speaker (NPR).
• Schumer is Senate Minority Leader, has led Senate Democrats since 2017, and has said he will run again and expects to win (Ballotpedia, The Hill).
• Republicans. Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly will not seek the Republican leader post (Yahoo live blog). This matters for floor math only; Republicans will nominate their own candidate.

How House Democrats choose their Speaker nominee

• Who votes: Democratic members and members-elect of the incoming House meet behind closed doors to pick the nominee (Reuters via US News). Under caucus rules, delegates and the Resident Commissioner are caucus members (Caucus Rules); in 2018 four delegates voted in caucus but cannot vote on the floor (Roll Call).
• Threshold: a majority of those present and voting, by secret ballot, with repeated ballots until someone wins.
• Alternatives must be formally nominated. Under the posted rules, votes for a person not placed in nomination are not counted. If no one else is nominated, there is no ballot line for opposition — in 2024 Jeffries was re-elected leader by acclamation (Wikipedia summary). In 2018, the caucus temporarily added a "no" option so members who had pledged to oppose Pelosi could do so (Roll Call).
• Binding rule: the posted rules say a caucus majority on the Speaker vote binds all caucus members on the floor. Reporting in 2018 noted this rule is not enforced in practice (Roll Call).
• Caveat: the only rules text publicly posted on dems.gov is for the 116th Congress (adopted 2020). Current rules may differ — needs verification.

How the full House elects the Speaker

• Public roll call on the first day: each member-elect states a surname aloud. Members may vote for anyone, nominated or not (CRS RL30857).
• Threshold: a majority of votes cast for a person by name, not necessarily 218. Absences and "present" votes shrink the total and lower the bar. Seven Speakers since 1913 won with fewer than 218 (CRS).
• Consequences of each tactic:
  • Vote for an alternative name: counts against the nominee's majority. This is the only floor tactic that can block.
  • Vote "present" or skip: lowers the threshold and generally helps the frontrunner. In January 2023, McCarthy won on the 15th ballot after several holdouts switched to "present" (CRS).
  • No majority: the roll call repeats with no limit on candidates until someone wins.
• Illustrative math (not a projection): if Democrats hold 255 seats and all Republicans back their own nominee, Jeffries loses only if roughly 38 or more Democrats vote for someone else. Present votes alone would need far more than that.

How Senate Democrats choose their leader

• Who votes: Democratic senators of the incoming Congress, including senators-elect; independents who caucus with Democrats, such as Bernie Sanders, have taken part in past conference elections.
• Threshold: a simple majority of the conference, by secret ballot (Yahoo/Politico). With at least 54 members, that means about 28 votes.
• The title: the conference elects its leader; whichever party holds the majority, its leader becomes majority leader. There is no full-Senate floor vote. Democrats' projected majority means the winner becomes Majority Leader in January (NPR).

Who has said what (public positions only)

No one has announced a challenge to Schumer (Newsweek), and House Democrats told Axios there was no sign of a Jeffries challenger (Axios).

What outsiders can and cannot do

• Citizens: cannot vote in any of these elections. Can pressure the people who do, mainly their own members.
• DNC, state and local parties: no formal role. The caucus rules give the House choice to the caucus alone. Party resolutions are non-binding expressions of opinion.
• Leadership vs. seat: losing a leadership post does not remove anyone from Congress. Jeffries keeps his NY seat unless his own district votes him out or the House expels him by two-thirds. Schumer's Senate seat is next up in 2028 (AP via WFTV); only New York voters decide that.

Every meaningful avenue for action

Direct contact with your own voting members is the only route that reaches a decision-maker; everything else works by changing what those members think their constituents and colleagues will tolerate. Each route below separates visibility from access and actual voting power.

1. Your own representative and senators (calls, letters, forms, meetings, district visits)

• Receives it: constituent-services or legislative staff, who log contacts by topic and position.
• Ask (House): don't commit to Jeffries; support or co-nominate an alternative in caucus; say publicly how you'll vote in caucus and on the floor.
• Ask (Senate): don't support Schumer in the conference election; back an alternative; disclose your vote.
• How it matters: these are the actual voters. Staff tallies and in-person meetings shape whether a member thinks opposing leadership carries a local cost or benefit.
• Steps: call DC and district offices; submit the web form (it checks your ZIP); request a 15-minute meeting with the district director or legislative staff; bring 3–5 constituents with a one-page letter.
• Timing / cost / effort: now through Nov 18 (House) and the December vote (Senate). Free; 5–60 minutes.
• Limits: secret ballots mean you can't verify the caucus vote. Members can say one thing and vote another.

2. Members-elect before they take office

• Receives it: campaign or transition staff. Members-elect have no official House office until Jan 3, and house.gov's lookup shows the current member until Jan 2 (house.gov).
• Ask: the same as above — they vote in the Nov 18–19 caucus election.
• Steps: use the campaign website's contact form, campaign email, or public events. Ask the outgoing member's district office if a transition contact exists.
• Limits: response is slower and less formal; contacts may not be logged the way official offices log them.

3. Schumer's and Jeffries's own offices

• Receives it: their personal and leadership offices.
• Ask: step aside from leadership, or for New Yorkers, the same ask as any constituent.
• Reality for non-New Yorkers: Senate guidance says many senators acknowledge but do not respond to another senator's constituents (senate.gov). House web forms are generally restricted by ZIP. Leadership offices may log national calls, but your weight there is low.
• Verdict: symbolic unless you live in NY-8 (Jeffries) or New York State (Schumer).

4. Asking members to back an alternative, nominate someone, and explain their vote

• Why it's the core ask: in caucus, a vote only counts for a nominated candidate, so opposition without a named alternative has no ballot line (see the rules section). On the Senate side, no challenger has declared.
• Precise asks: (a) support a contested election with at least one alternative nominee; (b) if the caucus has no alternative, ask the caucus to allow a recorded "no" option as it did in 2018; (c) publish your caucus vote; (d) on the floor, vote for a named alternative rather than "present."
• Limits: you can't force anyone to run. Naming a preferred successor is your call; this guide does not supply one.

5. Town halls, public forums, party meetings, submitted questions

• Receives it: the official in public, plus local press and attendees.
• How it matters: a recorded public answer creates accountability you can cite later.
• Steps: check the member's newsletter and social feeds for events; submit questions in writing in advance; record answers where permitted.
• Limits: few public events happen between Election Day and January. Members-elect may hold victory or thank-you events instead.

6. Local and state party resolutions, petitions, open letters, sign-on statements

• Receives it: party officers and, indirectly, members of Congress who track activist sentiment.
• Binding effect: none. No party body can direct a caucus vote.
• Value: a resolution from a member's own town or state committee is harder to dismiss than an online petition with national signers.
• Steps: attend your town Democratic committee meeting (if you're a member or eligible), propose a short resolution, and follow your state party's bylaws for submission. Verify your state party's process and deadlines.
• Limits: party meetings may not occur before Nov 18.

7. Existing organizations and campaigns

• Indivisible called for Schumer to step aside in March 2025 after group leaders voted for it (Indivisible) and ran an email-your-senator page after the November 2025 shutdown vote (Indivisible action page). Unverified: whether it has a live post-election campaign now.
• MoveOn told AP in October 2026 its members want new leadership (PBS/AP). Unverified: current organized activity.
• Our Revolution called for Schumer to step down in November 2025 (Common Dreams).
• House side: no organized national campaign against Jeffries was found. Opposition is concentrated among DSA-backed members-elect seeking policy commitments, not a replacement (Axios).
• How to participate: check each group's site and your local chapter before joining; confirm their current ask matches yours.

8. Organizing your own petition, meeting, demonstration, volunteer group, or call day

• Constituent meeting: most effective of these. Gather 5–15 real constituents and request a meeting with the member or district director.
• Coordinated call day: pick one weekday before Nov 18; each participant calls their own members once.
• Peaceful demonstration: visibility only. Check town or city permit rules for sidewalks and public spaces; stay off private property and keep entrances clear.
• Petition: visibility; useful if it is delivered in person to a district office with signers sorted by district.

9. Media: posts, essays, newsletters, letters to the editor, op-eds, local radio

• Receives it: the public and members' press staff, who monitor local coverage.
• How it matters: a letter in a member's hometown paper signals local sentiment more than national posts do.
• Steps: letters to the editor are usually 150–250 words; check the paper's limits. Pitch local talk radio with a specific news hook (the Nov 18 vote).
• Limits: no access to decision-makers by itself.

10. Money and long-term organizing

• Donations: 2025–26 federal limits are $3,500 per election to a candidate and $5,000 per year to a PAC (FEC). Limits are indexed in odd-numbered years; 2027–28 figures are not yet published.
• Canceling or redirecting: you can cancel recurring donations to party committees or leadership-aligned PACs and tell them why in writing. Schumer is closely aligned with Senate Majority PAC (Capitalism Institute summary of Fox report).
• Primaries: Jeffries and Schumer are both next on the ballot in 2028. Supporting a primary challenger is a long-term route to removing someone from a seat, distinct from leadership.
• Organizational compliance: if a group you form raises or spends money to influence federal elections, FEC political-committee registration rules may apply. Lobbying your own members about leadership is generally ordinary advocacy, but verify with the FEC or an election lawyer before spending on paid ads or fundraising.

Priorities, plans and obstacles

The honest assessment: both men are strong favorites, and the realistic wins for outside pressure are public commitments, a contested vote, and recorded dissent — not an assured change in leadership. These rankings are judgments from the rules and reporting above, not measured effectiveness data.

Five strongest immediate actions

1. Request a meeting with your member-elect's team before Nov 18.
2. Call your member-elect and both senators with the specific asks.
3. Ask each one in writing to state their position publicly and disclose their caucus vote.
4. Recruit people in other districts, especially districts of undecided or skeptical members-elect.
5. Place a letter or op-ed in the member's local paper the week of Nov 9.

First 48 hours (Nov 4–6)

• Confirm your district and officials
• Call your member-elect's campaign and both senators' offices; log each call
• Send the emails (drafts below)
• Request a constituent meeting in writing
• Post the public statement and the invitation post
• Message five people outside your district with the one-page guide

Two weeks (Nov 6–19)

• Follow up once on unanswered meeting requests, about a week later
• Hold the constituent meeting; send a thank-you recapping what was said
• Submit a letter to the editor
• Pick one call day before Nov 18 and share it with your group
• Ask your town Democratic committee to consider a resolution, if eligible
• After Nov 19, record who was nominated, any reported vote count, and what your member says about their vote

Through the Senate vote and January

• Watch for the Senate Democrats' announced election date and repeat the call/email cycle the week before
• Before Jan 3, ask your member-elect how they will vote on the House floor
• On Jan 3 (or the date set), check the roll call at clerk.house.gov/Votes — the floor vote is the one vote you can verify
• Report results accurately to your group: commitments made, commitments kept, and votes recorded

If a vote has already happened

• After the caucus vote: the floor vote is still open and public. You can ask your member to vote for a named alternative, though under the binding rule and custom that is rare.
• After the floor vote: a sitting Speaker can be removed by a motion to vacate. The threshold to bring one is set in each Congress's rules package, adopted after the Speaker is elected — check the 120th Congress package in January.
• Senate: the conference can hold a new leadership vote at any time it chooses; there is no fixed removal procedure. Pressure shifts to asking senators to call for one.
• Long term: 2028 primaries for both seats, and the next leadership elections after the 2028 election.

Obstacles

• Incumbent support: the center-left New Democrat Coalition says all its endorsed winners will back Jeffries (Axios). Senators across the caucus credit Schumer with the majority (Yahoo/Politico).
• Majority size: a large House majority means a dissenting bloc cannot block Jeffries on the floor without dozens of defections. Axios reports the incoming left expects its leverage to shrink accordingly (Axios).
• Caucus incentives: committee assignments and chairs run through leadership-influenced bodies, so members risk their own standing by opposing a winner.
• No declared alternative: neither chamber has a declared challenger. Without one, the caucus ballot offers no line to vote against.
• Secret ballots: members can promise opposition and vote otherwise without detection.
• Speaker-vote tactics and who wins: votes for a named alternative can force repeated ballots and negotiations; "present" votes and absences lower the bar and help the frontrunner. In 2023, a long multi-ballot fight ended with the original nominee winning after holdouts extracted concessions (CRS). A protracted floor fight can also produce a compromise candidate no one planned for.

Public pressure may change commitments at the margins; it may not change who leads. Measure success by what you can verify.

Drafts

Each draft makes one specific request of a person who has a vote; bracketed fields are yours to fill, and the optional reason line stays out unless you add your own words.

Phone script — House (Jeffries), about 30 seconds

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a constituent in [TOWN, ZIP]. I'm calling about the House Democratic leadership vote, reported for November 18 and 19. I'm asking [Rep.-elect / Rep. NAME] not to support Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker, to back an alternative candidate in the caucus vote, and to tell constituents publicly how they vote, in caucus and on the floor in January. [Optional: My reason is ___.] Can you tell me where [he/she/they] stands? Please log my call. Thank you.

Phone script — Senate (Schumer), about 30 seconds

Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a constituent in [TOWN, ZIP]. I'm calling about the Senate Democratic leadership election expected in early December. I'm asking Senator [NAME] not to vote for Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader, to support an alternative candidate, and to tell constituents how they voted. [Optional: My reason is ___.] Has the Senator taken a position? Please log my call. Thank you.

Email to your House member or member-elect

Subject: Constituent request: Speaker nominee vote, Nov 18–19

Dear [Rep.-elect / Rep. NAME],

I live in [TOWN, ZIP] in your district. I'm writing about the House Democratic Caucus vote on its nominee for Speaker, reported for November 18–19.

I am asking you to:

1. Not commit to supporting Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker.
2. Support a contested caucus election with at least one alternative nominee, and back that alternative.
3. Tell your constituents publicly how you voted in caucus and how you will vote on the House floor in January.

[Optional: My reason is ___.]

Please reply with your position. Thank you for your service to the district.

[NAME]
[STREET ADDRESS, TOWN, ZIP]
[PHONE / EMAIL]

Email to your senators

Subject: Constituent request: Senate Democratic leader election

Dear Senator [NAME],

I live in [TOWN, ZIP]. I'm writing about the Senate Democratic Conference election for leader, expected in early December.

I am asking you to:

1. Not vote for Chuck Schumer as Democratic leader in the 120th Congress.
2. Support an alternative candidate and encourage a contested election.
3. Tell your constituents how you voted.

[Optional: My reason is ___.]

Please let me know your position. Thank you.

[NAME]
[STREET ADDRESS, TOWN, ZIP]
[PHONE / EMAIL]

Public statement

Democrats will control both chambers of Congress in January. Before members choose their leaders, I am asking them to choose new ones. I oppose Hakeem Jeffries becoming Speaker of the House and Chuck Schumer continuing as Senate Democratic leader. House Democrats are reported to vote on their Speaker nominee November 18–19; Senate Democrats are expected to vote in early December. Both votes are secret. I am asking my own representative and senators to support alternative candidates and to tell their constituents how they voted. Leadership should be earned in an open contest, not assumed. [Optional: ___.] — [NAME], [TOWN]

Social post inviting others

Democrats just won both chambers. Now members pick their leaders — and you don't get a vote, but your representative and senators do.

House Democrats vote on a Speaker nominee Nov 18–19 (reported). Senate Democrats vote in early December.

I'm asking mine to back alternatives to Jeffries and Schumer and to say publicly how they vote. If you agree, contact YOUR OWN members:
House: house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
Senate: senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

One real call from a real constituent beats a hundred form messages.

Open letter / petition

To: Democratic members and members-elect of the U.S. House and Democratic senators and senators-elect of the 120th Congress, and specifically [YOUR STATE'S DELEGATION]

We, the undersigned, ask that you:

1. Hold contested leadership elections in both chambers, with at least one alternative to Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker and to Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.
2. Vote for those alternatives.
3. Publicly disclose how you voted in your caucus or conference election.
4. On the House floor, vote for a named candidate rather than "present," and explain your vote to constituents.

[Optional shared statement of reasons: ___.]

Signers: name, town, state, congressional district. Delivered to district offices, sorted by district.

Three town-hall questions

1. "The Speaker nominee vote is a secret ballot. Will you tell us today how you voted, or will vote, and will you support an alternative to Hakeem Jeffries?"
2. "Will you commit to voting for a named candidate on the House floor in January, rather than voting present, and explain that vote to constituents?"
3. "Do you support Chuck Schumer continuing as Senate Democratic leader, and if not, will you vote for someone else and say so publicly?"

One-page action guide (shareable)

New leadership for congressional Democrats: what you can do before the votes

The decisions. House Democrats pick their Speaker nominee on Nov 18–19 (reported) by secret ballot. Senate Democrats pick their leader in early December (date not yet announced) by secret ballot. The full House elects the Speaker in a public roll call when the new Congress meets, by default Jan 3, 2027.

Who votes. Only Democratic members of Congress, including newly elected ones. You don't vote — but your representative and two senators do.

Step 1 — Find your officials.

• Representative: house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative — shows the current member until Jan 2. If your district elected someone new, contact their campaign.
• Senators: senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm (choose your state)
• Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121 (senate.gov)

Step 2 — Make three asks.

1. Don't support Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker / Chuck Schumer for Senate leader.
2. Back an alternative candidate so there's a real contested vote.
3. Tell constituents how you voted.

Step 3 — Say it in 30 seconds. "I'm [NAME], a constituent in [TOWN, ZIP]. I'm asking [NAME] not to support [Jeffries for Speaker / Schumer for leader], to back an alternative, and to tell constituents how they vote. Where do they stand?"

Step 4 — Log it. Note the date, office, what staff said, and any public statement with a link.

Step 5 — Bring someone. Ask a friend in another district or state to contact their own members.

Ground rules. Contact only your own officials, as yourself. One genuine call or email each; no automated messages or form floods. Be courteous to staff. Stay peaceful and lawful at any event.

What to watch. Nov 18–19 caucus vote · Senate Democrats' announced date · the Jan 3 House roll call at clerk.house.gov/Votes, the only one of these votes that is public.

Making collective action concrete

A small group of real constituents spread across many districts, each contacting only their own members and logging what they hear, is worth more than a large undifferentiated list.

Coordinating participants

• One shared channel (email list or group chat) and one shared tracker. Post the one-page guide and the call-day date there.
• Sort by district. Ask each person for state and district (or ZIP) only — enough to route them to their own officials, nothing more.
• Assign follow-up owners per member of Congress, so each office hears from a consistent constituent rather than a crowd.
• Prioritize districts of members-elect who are undecided or publicly noncommittal, and the senators listed as uncommitted.

Helping each person find their officials

• Use the house.gov ZIP lookup and the senate.gov state list (links in the one-page guide).
• New districts: the house.gov tool shows the outgoing member until Jan 2. Check news coverage of the district's result and contact the winner's campaign.
• ZIP codes that span districts need a ZIP+4 or full street address.

Tracking and following up proportionately

• One contact per person per office per week is enough. Follow up once on an unanswered meeting request after about a week.
• Record the exact words staff use ("no position yet," "supports the leader"). Don't paraphrase toward what you hoped to hear.
• Thank offices that respond, including those that disagree.

Reporting results accurately

• Count only real contacts by real constituents.
• Separate three levels of evidence: staff said (private, unverifiable), public commitment (a statement, post or recorded answer you can link), and verified vote (the public House floor roll call). Caucus and Senate conference votes are secret, so no individual vote there can be verified unless a member discloses it.
• When reporting, say what changed and what didn't. Don't claim credit for a position a member held before you called.

Integrity rules

• Use your real name and address. Contact only officials who represent you, except for clearly labeled non-constituent messages.
• Never impersonate a constituent, sign for someone else, fabricate signatures, or use automated or bulk messaging tools to flood offices.
• Use only public, professional contact information. Don't contact staff at home or on personal accounts.

Tracker template

Counterarguments and open questions

You'll hear these arguments from staff and members; knowing them lets you answer rather than restate your position.

The case for keeping current leadership

• They just won. Both led their party to majorities, including Senate gains in states few expected; Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse argued the Senate result justifies another term for Schumer (Yahoo/Politico).
• No alternative. Supporters and skeptics alike told reporters there is no plausible rival to Jeffries (Punchbowl), and no one has declared against Schumer.
• History and unity. Jeffries would be the first Black Speaker (NPR); allies argue a leadership fight would divide the majority as it begins confronting the administration.
• Precedent. Colleagues note Pelosi faced similar opposition in 2018 and still won the gavel (Axios).

The case for change that others make

• Several incoming senators ran on opposing Schumer and won (The Hill).
• Activist groups including Indivisible and MoveOn have called for new leadership since 2025 (PBS/AP).
• Some senators have floated a middle path: Schumer announcing this is his last term as leader and committing to a transition (AP via WFTV). Decide whether that would satisfy your demand before a staffer offers it.

Open questions to resolve

• Is the Nov 18–19 House caucus date officially announced?
• What is the Senate Democrats' election date?
• Do the current House Democratic Caucus rules match the posted 116th Congress text on nominations, ballots and binding votes?
• Will Congress set a convening date other than Sunday, Jan 3, 2027?
• Are Indivisible, MoveOn or others running a live post-election leadership campaign?
• Final House and Senate seat counts.

Sources

Official and procedural

• CRS RL30857, Speakers of the House: Elections, 1913–2025
• Rules of the House Democratic Caucus, 116th Congress (dems.gov)
• FEC: Contribution limits, 2025–2026
• house.gov: Find Your Representative
• senate.gov: Contacting U.S. Senators
• senate.gov: How to correspond with senators
• Clerk of the House: roll call votes

Results and calendar

• NPR: Democrats win full control of Congress
• CBS: House results live updates
• CBS: Midterm updates
• Punchbowl: House leadership elections schedule
• The Hill: Democrats win Senate majority
• Ballotpedia: 119th Congress
• Ballotpedia: Chuck Schumer

Leadership positions and reporting

• The Hill: Schumer has votes despite some dissent
• Yahoo/Politico: Schumer's leadership hopes
• Newsweek: If not Schumer, who?
• Washington Examiner: Schumer affirms leadership plans
• AP via WFTV: Schumer has broad caucus support
• PBS/AP: Midterms could decide Schumer's future
• NPR: Jeffries poised to be first Black Speaker
• NPR: Schumer heralds Senate remake
• Reuters via US News: Jeffries poised to become Speaker
• Axios: Jeffries gets the majority of his dreams
• Axios: Jeffries-skeptic caucus
• Punchbowl: If Dems win House, it's Jeffries' gavel
• Gothamist: Will Jeffries' party follow?
• Roll Call: 2018 Democratic caucus vote and rules
• Yahoo live blog: Johnson won't seek GOP leader post
• 2025 Speaker election summary

Organizations

• Indivisible: Calls on Schumer to step aside (2025)
• Indivisible: Senate action page (2025)
• Common Dreams: Our Revolution and others (2025)
• Capitalism Institute summary of Fox report on Senate nominees