It would be helpful if we had more Independents. At the national level - how many are there? Two? Two out of Five Hundred Thirty-Five. (.0004) Nearly 40% of Americans consider themselves Independents. But Independents never get elected.
Nobody with half a brain always agrees with the party line. But that's how the Legislative Branch is run. If you disagree, ask Liz Cheney.
What a mess.