Washington Clause

The Washington Clause is found within the New Maine Constitution. The clause roughly states that political parties are outlawed in New Maine, and cannot be incorporated into the function of government. This especially targets the Senate. It is named after the first U.S. President, George Washington, who did not support political parties.

The clause is controversial, and four bills have been proposed on the Senate floor to remove the clause from the Constitution.

Despite the clause, parties exist in New Maine. The majority of politicians in New Maine are affiliated with a political party. The Washington Clause is seldom enforced, which adds to the accusations of the clause's "uselessness." Parties are never outwardly discussed or incorporated into the workings of the Senate, but de facto party leadership exists.