I'm beginning to think the only way to clean up/clean out the Regress is the Clancy option. Either that, or elect a president who would have the stones to say, ''My fellow citizens, according to the Constitution, the President has the absolute power of the pardon. If any of you would care to come to D.C. and shoot one of the Regress, I assure you that you will be pardoned instantly.''
Don't you think the Regress might clean up its act a bit? Note that such action would have to take place in D.C. in order to avoid state felony charges.
In which case, the Congress would be advised to seek safety in their home state...away from Washington.
It's a win-win...