Vote of No Confidence and Recall of Congressional Legislators

[DiveMaster (Toby Yadon)]

Federal Law for Vote of No Confidence and Recall of Congressional Legislators

Section 1: Title

This Act may be cited as the “Federal Recall and Vote of No Confidence Act.”

Section 2: Purpose

The purpose of this Act is to establish a clear framework for the recall of United States Congressional legislators and representatives, ensuring accountability to the electorate.

Section 3: Definitions

For the purposes of this Act:

1. Legislator: Any member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives.
2. Recall: A procedure through which state legislation or voters can remove an elected official from office through a vote.
3. Vote of No Confidence: A formal vote by the state electorate indicating disapproval of a legislator’s performance.

Section 4: Recall Initiation

1. State Authority: Recalls of legislators shall be initiated under applicable state laws. Each state shall have the authority to establish its own procedures for initiating a recall election.
2. Legislative Recall:
   • A recall may be initiated by:
     • A two-thirds majority vote of the state legislature.
     • A petition signed by at least 25% of the registered voters in the state district represented by the legislator in question.
3. Petition Requirements:
   • Petitions must clearly state the reasons for the recall and adhere to state regulations concerning signature collection and verification.

Section 5: Vote of No Confidence

1. Eligibility: A vote of no confidence may be conducted under state law for any legislator who has served more than one year in office.
2. Process:
   • A vote of no confidence can be initiated through:
     • A formal request by a majority of the state legislature.
     • A petition signed by at least 15% of registered voters in the legislator’s district.
3. Voting Procedure:
   • The state shall conduct the vote of no confidence within 60 days of the validation of the petition.
   • The results shall be binding, and a legislator receiving a majority of “no confidence” votes shall be removed from office.

Section 6: Federal Oversight

1. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) shall oversee the implementation of this Act to ensure compliance with federal guidelines and to provide assistance to states in establishing recall procedures.
2. The FEC shall publish an annual report detailing the number of recalls initiated, outcomes, and any recommendations for improvements.

Section 7: Effective Date

This Act shall take effect 90 days after enactment.

Section 8: Severability

If any provision of this Act is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

[JassWede (Jason Wedel)]

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[Nui (Watene)]

A Government Without Accountability Has Betrayed "We the People"

For too long, our government has drifted further from its constitutional foundations, betraying the trust of the very people it was created to serve. The current state of affairs is intolerable: public officials act with impunity, fail to adhere to their constitutional duties, and legislate for their own benefit rather than for the good of the nation.

One of the most glaring violations is the neglect of a fundamental constitutional requirement: the oath of office. Article VI, Clause 3 of the Constitution mandates that every public servant swear an oath to “support and defend the Constitution.” Yet, there is mounting evidence that many officials have failed to sign and affirm this oath, as required by law. Without this commitment, their authority is not just questionable—it is outright illegitimate.

This issue goes far beyond paperwork. The oath of office is the cornerstone of a public servant’s allegiance to the people and the rule of law. It is their binding promise to uphold our liberties, protect our sovereignty, and govern within the bounds of the Constitution. When this process is ignored, it undermines the foundation of our democratic republic and reveals the pervasive corruption infecting our institutions.

While these violations go unchecked, Congress debates bills to increase their own salaries, even as millions of Americans struggle to afford basic necessities like food, rent, and healthcare. This is not governance—it is betrayal. The legislative branch has become a haven for self-interest, the judiciary often serves corporate power over public justice, and the executive branch grows increasingly distant from the struggles of everyday Americans.

It is time for “We the People"to demand accountability. This begins with a Vote of No Confidence in any public official who has failed to affirm their oath or uphold the Constitution. It continues with a demand for systemic reforms, including:

1. Immediate investigations into non-compliance with the oath of office requirement.
2. Public disclosure of all officials’ compliance records.
3. Legislative reforms to establish stricter accountability, such as term limits, recall mechanisms, and enforcement of fiduciary duties.

Furthermore, we must address the broader culture of corruption. The cozy relationship between lawmakers and corporate lobbyists has created a system where laws are written not for the people, but for the highest bidder. This is in direct conflict with the Constitution’s promise of a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

Our nation stands at a crossroads. Will we continue to allow this erosion of trust and sovereignty, or will we reclaim our power as the ultimate sovereigns of this land? The answer lies in our collective action. We must raise our voices, organize, and demand change—not just from our government, but from ourselves as citizens.

The time for half-measures has passed. If our public servants cannot uphold their oaths, then they are unworthy of the offices they hold. We the People must take a stand to ensure that our government serves us, not the other way around.

This is not just about politics; it is about survival. It is about the promise of the American experiment—a promise that has yet to be fully realized. Together, we can hold our leaders accountable and renew the social contract that makes this nation strong.