This amendment to the U. S. Constitution allowed for the direct election of U. S. Senators

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Cynthia Davenport

18 May, 01:10

This amendment to the U. S. Constitution allowed for the direct election of U. S. Senators

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Harley Baldwin · Answer 1

The 17th amendment modified Article I, section 3, of the Constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for U. S. Senators. Prior to its passage, Senators were chosen by state legislatures.