Nancy+R

media type="custom" key="11071122"

The 17 amendment was ratified on April 8th, 1913, giving the Senate of each state getting each two senators, voted into office by the people. All senators should have one vote in elections. If one of the spots is vacant, the state has the right to hold an election to fill the vacant spot. The legislator of the state can empower the executive to make appointments until the senator spot is filled from the election. This amendment has not yet given me anything in the way of rights, but for the States, gives the right to hold elections for senate if a spot is vacant. I feel that this amendment is useful for the state to make sure that all positions are filled and that it will help the States run more smoothly.