You don't get it. Unconstitutionality is not like a boolean statement - it's subject to interpretation. That's why we have courts to interpret the constitution - we don't just run each bill through a machine that tells us whether it's constitutional or not. When legislators write bills, it is almost impossible to judge the Supreme Court's reaction to the bill if it were challenged.
Also, we live in a representative democracy - if they people think a congressperson represents their interests, he or she should maintain a seat in the government. Your policy would undermine democracy and the ability of individuals citizens to have any influence on the legislative process.
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You don't get it. Unconstitutionality is not like a boolean statement - it's subject to interpretation. That's why we have courts to interpret the constitution - we don't just run each bill through a machine that tells us whether it's constitutional or not. When legislators write bills, it is almost impossible to judge the Supreme Court's reaction to the bill if it were challenged.
Also, we live in a representative democracy - if they people think a congressperson represents their interests, he or she should maintain a seat in the government. Your policy would undermine democracy and the ability of individuals citizens to have any influence on the legislative process.