WASHINGTON- Senator Ben Sasse proposed a major change to the Senate this week. His proposal would repeal the Constitutional amendment that provided for direct election of its members, instead having members appointed by state legislators for a single 12 year term. He recognizes that this could take many years to implement if ever passed. Sasse first spoke about his opinion in the Wall Street Journal, where he said the founding fathers would be shocked at the current state of affairs.

Sasse continued saying that the functionality of the Senate as it is now consists of pointless exercises for the cameras.

His plan includes removing cameras from hearings, dissolving standing committees and doubling the term from six to twelve years without ability for reelection. He believes if the Senator is not focused on being reelected, they will be more concerned with real challenges, not short-term popularity. The standing committees would be replaced by temporary panels that focus on specific issues.

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