Requiring a super-majority even to bring a bill to the floor of the Senate for a vote is obstuction raised to the level of an art form. Bring back the Constitutional principle of majorities ruling.

This is not a petition but needs to be a Constitutional Amendment. Without a means to reform campaign financing and the problems caused by Citizens United our Republic is in serious danger. Campaign finance reforms need to be at local, state and federal levels. Perhaps this is too broad but without reforms we continue down the same destructive Divide and Rule path..

"United we STAND, divided we fall." The political culture of the United States is, and has been divided, competitive, hurtful, dishonest and secretive, all of which are counter to the intent and purpose of a constitutional republic, in mindful service to its citizens. The function of political parties is to divide the people against themselves, instructing them what to believe, think, feel and do. The result of such self-destructive behavior has brought us to the status of "dangerous superpower" around the world. Given this… A prudent, responsible citizen would ask themselves, "Who benefits most from a divided America? Isn't a unified citizenry better than a suffering, divided one?" Is this what you want for life, and your children's? Imagine a supreme court free of political or financial influence. Imagine legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, working harmoniously for the people, and having NO political or financial influence in their decision-making. Considering this… Would you vote for the abolition of political parties and corporate, financial or individual self-interest in government? Would you vote to STRONGLY regulate governance, and administer harsh punishment to those who transgress the the law of a true democratic republic? Imagine a nation where politics as we know it is understood to be dangerous and aberrant. Imagine a society wherein division in politics is no more. No more conflict, lies and manipulation. Make it happen, now, and reap the blessing of a true national equality. Your children and their children deserve it, and it is their birth-right!

All high goverment officials, The Congress, The House of Representitives, The Senate and all High government Officials should join the pain of all Americans who have sufferd Job losses, Pay and Benefits. Co-pays should be extended to all the above. All of the above should have to be guided under The Uniform Code of Military Justice. Thank You.

Today the House works Tuesday to Thursday when in session and takes many vacations of a week or more. Congress hasn't passes a budget approved by both houses and the president before the start of the fiscal year in ages. I would like congress to work five days a week with only federal holidays off until all portions of the federal budget have become law.

At present, the Democratic and Republican parties are beholden to entrenched interests and do not truly represent the progressive interests of a growing majority of voters. As both parties have become increasingly corrupted, fighting undeclared wars, impinging on our civil liberties, withholding information from citizens, violating due process and the like, it is essential that restoring democracy requires a 3rd political party. We could call it The Progressive Party, The Peoples' Party or The 21st Century Party.

Membership in the House of representative should be limited to 7 terms (14 years) while membership in the Senate should be limited to 3 terms or 18 years.

Voting for national offices moved to Sunday so that there will be more equal opportunity for working people to cast their vote.

Amendment would: 1. End the unproductive cycle of politicians spending their time and efforts to raise funds and achieve support for their re-elections instead spending their time and efforts to work with others to solve problems facing the US and its citizens, especially our growing deficit and debt; and, tax code. 2. Reduce the negative influence that special interest groups, lobbyists and big donors have on our elected officials’ words and actions; and, on the legislative process. 3. Give US citizens, especially children, a break from very negative campaigns, which occurs every two years and demonstrates how terribly grown-ups, candidates and their supporters, may act in order to gain election or re-election or power. 4. Our current elections’ cycle and process does not promote elected officials to work together: but, instead fosters division, polarization and grid lock due to politicians being more concerned about maintaining power and position by any means necessary instead of acting honorably, decently, reasonably and responsibly with other elected officials, regardless of party affiliations, for the best interests of US citizens and our great country.

I believe that it is time to reform our system of elections and terms of office and am sure that I am not alone. Our present system promotes the corruption of our government.

When we don't do our job right or even if the company has to cut costs, we get a pay cut. WELL, congress and the senators in Washington haven't done their jobs for a while and we also need to cut the deficit. Give them a pay cut now

Some members of Congress and the Senate have signed pledges to vote against any tax increase, even those that are reasonable and necessary to balance the budget. This practice prevents representatives from voting their conscience and puts the power of legislation in the hands of outside interests. The House and Senate Rules Committees can change this.