What is the meaning of the 17th Amendment?

What is the meaning of the 17th Amendment?
What is the meaning of the 17th Amendment?

What is the meaning of the 17th Amendment?

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100 years ago, the Constitution was amended. U.S. senators would no longer be appointed by state legislatures, but would be chosen by popular vote. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary Clopton co-authored an article on the amendment’s history and joins us for a conversation. (courtesy of acslaw.org)