I agree.. although the fewer the stipulations the more likely it could pass... but its still a major uphill battle to get any of them to vote for anything like the above..
HOW TO PREVENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS:; ELIMINATE PAY FOR HOUSE/SENATE/WHITEHOUSE DURING SHUTDOWN; MAKE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MILITARY PAY ESSENTIAL SERVICES; REQUIRE JOINT SESSION OF HOUSE/SENATE UNTIL RESOLVED