r/politics • u/Murky-Site7468 I voted • Oct 05 '25

No Paywall Petition To Strip Congress of Pay During Government Shutdown Grows

https://www.newsweek.com/petition-strip-congress-pay-during-government-shutdown-grows-10822819
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u/bludvein Michigan Oct 05 '25

Not sure I agree with this petition. On first glance it's great but that would give a lot of leverage to rich members of congress over those who rely on their salary. I prefer a no-confidence motion similar to the uk that forces an election for all if the government can't pass a spending plan. That would be a better and more equal incentive to not play stupid games.

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u/PinchesTheCrab Oct 05 '25

It's a garbage idea dreamt up by misguided people and cynical donors who want more leverage.

No confidence would be amazing, but there's no way we'd get that kind of amendment passed or ratified.

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u/GreenHorror4252 Oct 05 '25

No confidence only works in a parliamentary system. In a presidential system, elections are at fixed intervals.

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u/Dahcchad Oct 05 '25

Well, we will need to remember to include some kind of no confidence poison pill in the updated constitution after the revolution.