Sen. Cruz and Rep. DeSantis Introduce Constitutional Amendment To Impose Term Limits On Members of Congress.
AMENDMENT WOULD LIMIT SENATORS TO TWO TERMS, REPRESENTATIVES TO THREE TERMS.
“D.C. is broken,” said Sen. Cruz. “The American people resoundingly agreed on Election Day, and President-elect Donald Trump has committed to putting government back to work for the American people. It is well past time to put an end to the cronyism and deceit that has transformed Washington into a graveyard of good intentions.”
Cruz continued: “The time is now for Congress, with the overwhelming support of the American people, to submit this constitutional amendment to the states for speedy ratification. With control of a decisive majority of the states, the House of Representatives, and the Senate, we have a responsibility to answer the voters’ call-to-action. We must deliver.”
“Term limits are the first step towards reforming Capitol Hill,” said Rep. DeSantis. “Eliminating the political elite and infusing Washington with new blood will restore the citizen legislature that our Founding Fathers envisioned. The American people have called for increased accountability and we must deliver. Senator Cruz has been instrumental in efforts to hold Congress accountable, and I look forward to working with him to implement term limits.”
“President Trump, Speaker Ryan and huge majorities of the American people are demanding term limits,” said U.S. Term Limits President Philip Blumel. “Congress must listen and pass the Cruz-DeSantis amendment immediately.
The enduring concept of a citizen legislature, of limiting unruly influence and abuse of power, and of promoting integrity and unclouded judgment in Washington through congressional term limits is a priority strongly supported by the American people. According to an October Rasmussen survey, 74 percent of Americans support establishing term limits for all members of Congress, while only 13 percent oppose term limits.
In December, Sen. Cruz and Rep. DeSantis published an op-ed in the Washington Post announcing their intention to introduce a term limits amendment in the 115th Congress.
Waaay over due.
Next, repeal the 17th amendment.
If this was an amendment years ago, Bernie Sanders wouldn’t be owning three homes today.
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Things are moving fast.
Can’t happen soon enough.
This would be a major step forward in saving the Republic.
I don’t know if the current Congress is going to want to agree to limit their cushy lifetime jobs. They aren’t qualified to do anything else. Including Paul Ryan. Already a lifer in his mid 40s.
Not likely that the uniparty would commit suicide. But maybe, just maybe, the American people will demand its death. Would be extremely interesting to see a show of hands in the house and senate.
Need to add: no lifetime pensions after they’re out of office. They need to go back to the private sector and get real jobs.
I’d like to see this proposal get a vote, so we the people can see who voted for and against this measure. Then we’ll decide who we’ll vote for in the next election cycle.
Two chances.
Slim, and…
Yes, yes, yes, and yes. But mcclunk, schumer, reid, pelosi, muchelski and their ilk – No, Hell NO!
Wouldn’t it be amazing that our republic would go back a little bit to what our founding fathers wanted – with no ruling class.
Dunno, I don’t see the foxes voting to stay out of the henhouse on their own. This should be put on a ballot and let the public vote on it.
“Eliminating the political elite and infusing Washington with new blood will restore the citizen legislature that our Founding Fathers envisioned….”
Allow me to make it simpler and easier for them: Look to your left, then your right. If either has been there for longer than two terms, break their jaw.
“Little Marco” and “Lyin’ Ted” should be grateful than Trump won their Primary. None of this would have been otherwise conceivable.
I think I’d go with 2 terms for Senators (12 years) and 4 terms of Congress (8 years). In any event the fun will begin when Pelosi, McCain and all the others try to explain to the American people why this is a bad idea. The only reason I can come up with is that a Senator or Congressman knowing his/her term will be up in two years may start selling themselves out to the highest bidder. Would love to see Pelosi try to sell that.
Total time for “serving” should be limited to 12 yrs – elected, appointed, or “employed” for ALL officials – including SES, Agency TopDogs, &c.
Too many of these parasites burrow into the system.
And the retirement system for Congress (House and Senate) should be eliminated.
They can invest any portion of their salary as they wish.
Oh … they should be paid a per diem, in cash, on showing up on the House and Senate floor – and pay their staffs out of their salaries.
izlamo delenda est …
This can only be done by Amendment… Legislative remedy already struck down by the Supreme Court. My concern is the math: 12 years for Senators vs. 6 for House… is that practical? We could still see an 18 year Dynasty if House rep then runs for Senate. I see the Senate getting 6 years – while only 4 for a President – as an impediment as well, why not reduce the Senate term to 4, or 2 years? (Yes, JustAl has a good point in repealing 17th Amendment, returning Senators to State Rep control, and nco77 adds another wrinkle… why this ridiculous retirement plan for life?)
But change is needed
Or make them work for one dollar per year after their initial two or three terms are up. Then cut retirement bene’s
If the size of the fed is whacked by95 percent, those bastards wouldn’t have anything to do. The founders wanted a more perfect union. Put a fork in it and call it done. Put congress in session for short times once a year
Eeeeexcellent. And when your term is up you must live outside of DC. Most of these schmuck bags take lobbying jobs after they retire/lose and then they’re an even bigger pain in the neck
I am a big time Cruz fan and not a fan of term limits because we already have them…it’s called November. With that said, I think this is just being used for political points. Cruz is gambling (a sure bet) that there is no way this amendment will ever get passed. I hope I am wrong, but this sounds like a 2020 campaign slogan to me.
Yeah that term limits called November has worked great on assholes like McCain, Pelosi, Reid, etc.
@SFM916
The best way to allow the enemy to win is to announce on what day you will withdraw.
My anti-establishment Representative, Walter Jones Jr., has fought off rino competitors for well over a decade. Every other year the GOPe sends in a groomed clown to primary him. We don’t fall for it. We have good one and want to keep him. The idea of limiting a voters choice to protect the voter from himself does not sit well with me.
Okay, 12 years is fine, except for pelosi, reid, mccain, graham and the turtle should get the death penalty. And no parole for any of the others!
There’s not a chance in hell this will pass.
They’d be cutting their free welfare for mustering.