Well, to paraphrase the words spoken by Neil Armstrong when he set foot on the moon, it may have been a big leap for Newt Gingrich, but it was only a small step for Mankind. The proposed Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution passed the House, but died by one vote in the Senate-blame that treacherous lying weasel Dianne Feinstein for that one. The move to impose congressional term limits didn't even get that far. Surely you jest . A few good things did transpire.
Congressional staff cuts.
A three-fifths requirement for future tax increases. A one-year freeze on new federal regulations, and tougher limits on the imposition of unfunded mandates. The line-item veto. Restrictions on placing U.S. troops under U.N. command. Hesitant steps toward de-federalizing welfare.