Douglas won the seat as Illinois Senator. But we all know Lincoln should of won.-Shamass
Before the 17th Amendment, members of the House of Representatives were elected directly by the people, but members of the Senate were elected by the individual states' legislatures. However, the 17th Amendment changed the election of Senators from the state legislatures to the people. As a result, senators are now directly elected by the people.
he was impeached
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The fifteenth amendment to the Constitution gave all men regardless of race, color or previous status of servitude the right to vote. As a result, African American men voted for the first time and elected the first black United States Senator.
he was impeached
he can only vote in the result of a tie in the senate.
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Republican
I believe the answer is Yes. Since the 435 members of the House Representatives must be elected or re-elected every two years for a two year term. Approximately one third of the Senate must be elected or re-elected every two years for a 6 yr. term. Jerry Scalf from Idaho
If you mean US presidential impeachments, then the Senate has the sole power to try and acquit or convict.
The 17th amendment
The delegates elected George Washington to preside over the convention. The result of the Convention was the United States Constitution.