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Ban senate and congress members from signing pledges that potentially conflict with their oath of office.

Created by N.M. on July 18, 2012

All United States senators and congress people are required to swear or affirm the same oath of office.

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.

Signing other pledges, such as the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, prior to entering office sets up a potential conflict of interest. The only pledge elected officials should be following is their formal oath of office. They are here to serve our country, not special interests.

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