Here's an idea...one way to rid legislation of earmarks is to pass legislation to OMIT the statement "and for other purposes" from any and all future resolutions and bills in Congress.

I'm sure Congress would argue that if this were the case, not much would get done, as merging multiple items in a bill or resolution does save time, but..  could any less get done?  Maybe.

If a member of Congress wishes to fund projects within their own state-let them write their own and let them vote on its own merit.

With the current 3-day work week, long breaks, recesses and vacations, I'm sure they can adjust their schedules to plead their cases for these special projects.

I challenge  any single Representative or Senator to introduce legislation to omit the "and for other purposes" from all legislation.