If the members of Congress fail to agree on raising the debt ceiling, they are then in effect "failing to pay America's bills on time", causing a Government Shutdown.
In the event of a Government Shutdown, the government stops providing all but "essential" services. Social Security checks and veterans benefits will be delayed.
I petition that in the event of a congressional imposed government shutdown, congress will in effect become "non-essential" employees, by direct law and will no longer be paid, use any government assets, offices or benefits associated with that office until appropriate funds are approved and appropriated budget.
I petition they put their money on the line, not our military, veterans, elderly and people who actually do the job they are paid to perform.