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may 26, 1913 - 17th amendment ratified (1913)

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17th amendment added to Constitution (1913), est direct election of US senators; Constitutional amendment needed for popular election of senators but senate liked status quo, Number of states est primary elections where voters expressed preferences for Senate; Local legis found it politically wise to listen to ppl

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may 26, 1913
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~ 112 years ago