Clodius Albinus Restoring the Roman Republic?

So I was recently looking for PoDs about the Roman Empire returning to a more Republican model or system, and not many results show up other than a republican restoration after the death of Caligula and this thread (but didn't go into as much detail as I hoped). Apparently, according to that thread and Albinus' wikipedia page, Albinus stated it would be useful to the Roman Empire to restore to the senate its ancient dignity and power.

As stated in the other thread, what did Albinus mean by saying this? What would have happened if he won the Battle of Lugdunum and became the new emperor?
 
Interesting thread. If hes lucky he could end up similar to Nerva? He probably would face some heavy opposition and the occasional usurper but if he is capable he should hold on to power. Perhaps he and his sons create a more stable state then the Severus Dynasty left.
 
Are there any specific "laws" Clodius could try and pass to bring back the Republican Senate? I doubt he would give much power back to them however.
 
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