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By LAURIE KELLMAN and JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON –

Battle-weary members of Congress are coming soon to neighborhoods near you to press for re-election, more eager to campaign before angry constituents than compromise in Washington on tax cuts, child nutrition or a federal budget.

Majority Democrats facing tough re-election fights rebelled in both chambers Wednesday against their leaders' decisions to call off controversial votes, pass a temporary bill to keep the government running and head home.

"The Senate should be more concerned about doing what's right for the country and less concerned about campaign season," said Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo.

The measure to adjourn passed both chambers despite the protests. In the House, it passed by one vote — Speaker Nancy Pelosi's — after 39 Democrats joined Republicans in voting no.

It was a messy end to a session fraught with partisan warfare, and it's not over. Within days of the voters' verdict, the same crew — with a few newly elected faces — will reconvene to take up a hefty list of legislation deemed toxic in the unforgiving pre-election atmosphere. Democrats will still control both chambers during the "lame duck" session.

Whew...they can't spend when they're not in committee!

I have 3 words for you: Term Li-mits

If it were up to me, they would all get paycuts, lose their benefits for life, & most would get hard jail time for what they've done to this country- breaking rocks not the country club bs.

I agree Bloody...term limits. Limit all senate and house terms to 8 years just like the president. NO pensions, let them all return to be lawyers. What we lost along the way were statesmen, which is what these idiots are supposed to be. It is a sacrifice men and women make in service to their country..not a career, not a stepping stone to a cushy lobbying job.

We could haved an approval vote on the internet once a year

FIXED!\:d/