The House and Senate Rules Committees should declare unethical the practice of signing pledges to vote a particular way. Those members who have signed such pledges should be required to disavow them.
Why is this important?
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.
