At this point we basically need a whole new Congress for it to redeem itself.
On a related note, here’s a novel idea: If Congress is unable to pass a budget both houses are dissolved and all members are forced to retain their seat through a special election.
Exactly. Probably too rational of a system for the US of A to ever implement though (along with other reasonable ideas like abolishing the electoral college, expanding the House of Representatives, etc)
At this point we basically need a whole new Congress for it to redeem itself.
On a related note, here’s a novel idea: If Congress is unable to pass a budget both houses are dissolved and all members are forced to retain their seat through a special election.
That’s what would happen in Canada and many other countries
Exactly. Probably too rational of a system for the US of A to ever implement though (along with other reasonable ideas like abolishing the electoral college, expanding the House of Representatives, etc)