enact a law to ensure the continuity of the federal government.

The inability of the Senate and House of Representatives to maintain the continuity of the Federal Government despite their disagreement on large social issues is a travesty for this country. In the event that Congress fails to prevent a government shutdown, the Executive Branch ought to have authority to pass an emergency budget without Congressional approval to maintain the function of the Federal Government, pay Federal employees/ contractors along with guaranteeing pension, disability and other Federally funded benefit payments. Also, should this happen, all members of Congress shall be barred from Federal Service for life and their individual States will legislate the method of their replacement until the next scheduled election.