Election of Senators to Congress (1 jan 1908 ano – 1 jan 1912 ano)

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Oregon was the first state to conduct elections for senators by popular vote in 1908. This quickly caught on across the nation and with the 17th Amendment in 1912 citizens could vote for their senators directly. previously they were chosen by the state legislature. (Expression of Sentiments no.8)

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