DeSantis Joins Democrat in Bipartisan Push for Congressional Term Limits

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a rare show of bipartisanship, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is teaming up with a Democratic lawmaker to push for term limits in Congress, arguing that entrenched politicians have grown too comfortable in power and disconnected from the people they serve.

Speaking at a press conference Wednesday, DeSantis said that Washington’s “career politicians” have turned public service into a lifelong profession — one focused more on self-preservation than leadership.

“The longer they stay in Washington, the more they forget who they work for,” DeSantis said. “Term limits would restore accountability and ensure fresh ideas come to the table.”

The proposal — which DeSantis announced alongside [insert Democrat name once identified; likely a centrist or reform-minded lawmaker] — seeks to limit members of the U.S. House and Senate to a specific number of terms. While the details are still being finalized, early drafts reportedly mirror prior calls for a three-term limit for House members and two terms for senators.

DeSantis, a longtime supporter of congressional term limits, framed the issue as one that transcends party lines.

“This isn’t about Republicans or Democrats,” he said. “It’s about breaking the cycle of power in Washington that puts special interests above the people.”

The move comes amid growing frustration among voters from both parties who believe Congress is stagnant, partisan, and unresponsive. Polls have consistently shown broad support — sometimes exceeding 70% — for the idea of term limits, though similar efforts have repeatedly stalled in Washington.

Political analysts note that DeSantis’s bipartisan push could serve to revive his national image following a year of contentious political battles and declining poll numbers. Aligning with a Democrat on reform could also help him appear more pragmatic and solutions-oriented ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

However, critics say the governor’s effort is largely symbolic, as enacting term limits would require a constitutional amendment — a monumental hurdle that has derailed previous attempts.

Even so, DeSantis remained adamant that the fight is worth having.

“If Congress won’t act,” he said, “then the states should. The American people deserve leaders who serve — not rule.”