GOP weighs term limits after McConnell health concerns

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 after a 911 call indicated a possible heart attack; his office later said he fell, lost consciousness, and developed mild pneumonia.

Republicans are advocating for new legislation to address prolonged incapacity of members of Congress, as McConnell's absence enters its sixth week.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz proposed a constitutional amendment to limit senators to two six-year terms and House members to three two-year terms.

Tennessee Republican Tim Burchett proposed an 'incapacitation clause' to allow replacement of lawmakers medically unable to serve.

The US Constitution currently lacks a provision to handle extended incapacity of members of Congress.