A constitutional amendment proposed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz would impose term strict limits on members of Congress.
Cruz, along with Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.), announced the proposed amendment in a press release Thursday, arguing congressional term limits would help keep legislators accountable.
“For too long, members of Congress have abused their power and ignored the will of the American people,” Cruz said. “Term limits on members of Congress offer a solution to the brokenness we see in Washington, D.C. It is long past time for Congress to hold itself accountable. I urge my colleagues to submit this constitutional amendment to the states for speedy ratification.”
Under the amendment, terms for U.S. Senate members would be limited to two 6-year terms, while House reps can serve three 2-year terms.
Rep. Rooney said the American people “overwhelmingly” support limiting congressional appointments.