George Washington could have held onto power for the rest of his life. Instead, he decided to forgo a third term in the presidency and return to his beloved Mt. Vernon. Washington’s two-term precedent held for almost 150 years and is now enshrined in the Constitution. Throughout our nation’s history, Congress has largely ignored his example, and especially in recent years, the legislative branch’s productivity and Americans have suffered as a result. Aging in office Some facts: More than one-third of senators in the 118th Congress were 70 or older. The 119th Congress is the third oldest in history. The average senator is nearly 64 years old, the age when

Washington, D.C., April 10, 2025 – Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced a joint resolution today proposing an amendment to the Constitution to implement term limits in Congress. This resolution would limit Senators to two six-year terms and House Members to six two-year terms, limiting either chamber to service of twelve years. “Our Founding Fathers never imagined that Congress would become an institution filled with career politicians who stay on well past retirement age and Congress shouldn’t be a place where people can get comfortable in their jobs,” Senator McCormick said. “We are extremely grateful for those who have served, for those who are serving, and for those who are willing to

By Senator Dave McCormick  This past weekend marked my one hundredth day as a United States Senator. It still feels surreal to say that sometimes. For me, these past few months have been 100 days of firsts.  My first time walking onto the Senate floor with my wife Dina, and when we looked around the chamber, I felt the weight of history around me. I looked up and saw paintings and busts of all those who came before me. Great Americans, who when tested by history, met the moment and made a difference.  We’re at a uniquely consequential time in American history, and I