In 2010 , Sen. Richard Shelby , R-Alabama , single-handedly blocked 70 nominations to get more spending for his state . John Avlon says a Senate hearing on reforming Congress was a positive step . He says members of Congress should n't be paid until they can pass a budget . The Senate should have to vote presidential appointees up or down in 90 days , he says . Comment:
John Avlon says a Senate hearing on reforming Congress was a positive step . He says members of Congress should n't be paid until they can pass a budget . The Senate should have to vote presidential appointees up or down in 90 days , he says . Comment: