One popular idea making the rounds among some conservatives and Tea Partiers is a call for the repeal of the 17th Amendment. From the LA Times: A common theme among those in the “tea party ...

April 8 marks the 110th anniversary of the ratification of the 17th Amendment, a change to the U.S. Constitution that replaced the election of U.S. senators by state legislatures with direct ...

Repealing the 17th Amendment, which would end the direct election of U.S. senators and return the power of appointing senators to state legislatures, is a popular idea among many conservatives.

As we head toward the 2022 elections, it is a safe bet that few Americans can identify the 17th Amendment to the Constitution, even though it’s one of the most significant amendments. Ratified ...

The 17th Amendment was one of several innovations during the so-called Progressive Era meant to promote direct democracy, such as ballot initiatives, recall elections and party primaries.

Amendment XVII: “The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote.

The 17th Amendment is the reason the federal government can dictate policy to the states today and the states can do little about it. Adopting the 17th Amendment was a mistake.

The 17th amendment does indeed say that the executive of Kentucky will make such appointments. However, the letter writer left out the rest of the amendment.

The 17th Amendment is the reason the federal government can dictate policy to the states today and the states can do little about it. Adopting the 17th Amendment was a mistake.