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    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.

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        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)