1 janv. 1913 - Direct Election of Senators to the U.S. Congress

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This is found under the "expression of Sentiments #8" section in the Omaha Platform. The direct election is found in the 17th Constitutional Amendment, meaning it is left to the Federal Government to decide.
The 17th Amendment allows Americans to vote directly for the senators and they not chosen, now they are voted upon.

1913
National Level
17th Amendment
Resolved
Importance: election of Senators by a direct vote

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