This resolution states that the Senate believes its Parliamentarian should serve no more than one six-year term. It notes that the Parliamentarian advises the presiding officer on Senate rules and procedures and serves at the pleasure of the Secretary of the Senate. The resolution also states the Senate’s commitment to using reconciliation to address waste, fraud, and abuse in mandatory spending programs. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
The resolution expresses the Senate’s view; its text does not set a binding term limit or specify direct changes for the public.
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The resolution says a six-year term limit would prevent entrenchment of power, promote accountability, and encourage fresh perspectives.
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