How to fix Congress? Your Say Interactive

After the abysmal failure that was the 2013 Congress — which included a 16-day government shutdown by a body that has since been deemed the least productive in recent history — we asked what recommendations you would give this year's Congress. Has gridlock in Washington gotten so bad that it can't get much worse?

We collected some of your thoughts (sent by photo on Paste BN's new Your Take platform and through comments on Twitter) to include in this Your Say Interactive. From term limits to a push for keeping public assistance, a list that Congress may need to live by:

Immediately propose term limits, then require that all members of Congress be present at all sessions.

—@BrentBrentl

I would fire them all. Hire citizens who don't have the love for money.

—@ROXINEEVANSCOM

Vets' new battle cry: Vote all incumbents out 2014/16. They failed the people and betrayed veterans.

—@MikeDollins

Put all of them on minimum wage and basic health care.

—@josue1671

To fix Congress, speak up. Citizens need to talk to legislators. Not cutting food stamps until we have other solutions is also a good start for Congress.

—@WillieDickerson

Best reform to fix Congress is redistricting reform. Replace safe, non-competitive districts with maximally compact districts.

—@MikeRobbinsUSA

Pass a term limit law!

—@rob17bob

Congress (especially the House) reflects America. We have to change by calm but critical voting before lawmakers will.

—@MaceGarvin

Members of Congress should put their motives to the side and make choices to better the U.S., not their political standing.

—@SoDope_TheyOD

Hold their pay until things start getting accomplished; members of Congress shouldn't be paid for doing nothing.

—@AsguardSG1

Lawmakers should stop trying to get re-elected and work on fixing problems. It's not meant to be a lifelong career!

—@GND_BDURHAM

Anyone who has been in his or her position more than four years should resign. That would be a start.

—@Mluthander

Replace 90% of them!

—@Skipper347

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