19 mai 1912 - The 17th amendment was ratified, resulting in senators being elected by the people
Description:
The 17th Amendment made it so that people had a say in the election of senators. Before this, senators were elected by legislatures. "The Omaha Platform" had an emphasis on the election of senators by the people.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
19 mai 1912
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 113 ans