5h 55min, apr 8, 1913 y - 17th Amendment
Description:
Senators were appointed-not elected in a move to correct possible corruptionCause: Citizens did not have the right to vote for their own senators; instead, the state legislators voted for senate
Effect: Allowed for the direct election of senators by the people
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Date:
5h 55min, apr 8, 1913 y
Now
~ 111 years ago
