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The six year term affects how Senators vote because it makes them less subject to the pressures of public opinion and less susceptible to the pleas of special interests than are the members of the House.

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Were senators elected by popular vote until 1913?

United States Senators have always been elected by popular vote. Each state votes for their own Senator. Each state has two Senators.


What bias did the Founding Fathers demonstrate in their procedure for electing senators?

The Constitution created by our Founding Fathers called for the senators to be elected by state legislators not by popular vote. Thus bias against direct vote/ popular vote for senators.


How many senators must vote in favor to ratify a treaty?

To ratify a treaty in the United States, two-thirds of the senators present must vote in favor of it. This means that if all 100 senators are voting, at least 67 must support the treaty for it to be ratified. However, if fewer senators are present, the two-thirds requirement is based on the number of senators actually voting.


Which states limit the number of terms for US Senators?

None. It is unconstitutional for states to impose term limits on US Senators and Congressmen.In US Term Limits Inc., v. Thornton, (1995) the US Supreme Court held the states couldn't impose term limits on Senators and Congressmen because their qualifications are outlined in the US Constitution. Further, the Seventeenth Amendment (1913) provided for election of US Senators by popular vote, superseding Article I, Section 3, Clauses 1 and 2, that allowed election of Senators by state legislatures, and transferring this power to the people.Case Citation:US Term Limits Inc., v. Thornton, 514 U.S. 779 (1995)


When were citizens allowed to vote for their Senators?

The Seventeenth Amendment enabled citizens to directly elect their Senators. The Seventeenth Amendment was ratified in 1913.

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In what way does long six year term affect how senator vote?

In what way does the long six year term affect how senators vote


What way does the long six-year term affect how senators vote?

The six year term affects how Senators vote because it makes them less subject to the pressures of public opinion and less susceptible to the pleas of special interests than are the members of the House.


In what ways does the long six-year term affect how senators vote?

The six year term affects how Senators vote because it makes them less subject to the pressures of public opinion and less susceptible to the pleas of special interests than are the members of the House.


How many senators vote in the house of represenatives?

No senators vote in the house of representatives. Senators vote in the Senate.


Why does the Vice President affect the number of senators there are?

I think that the president affect the numbers of bills they pay and because senators are stupid not talking about the president but who ever made up this question


How often do US citizens vote for Senators and Representatives and is there a pattern in the election years?

Every two years, US citizens vote for some Senators (1/3 of the total) and all the Representatives. This is because A Senator has a term of office of six years and a Representative has a term of office of two years.


Why are there that many senators in congress?

Senators vote on if a law should pass. If 2/3 vote for the bill to pass, it does.


Who elect the usa senators?

The citizens of each state vote for their state senators.


Who is elected by direct vote?

Answer: Senators and Represenatives


How long do you elect the senate?

The people of the United States vote on their senators. If you watch local tv, you'll start seeing their commercials.


Were senators elected by popular vote until 1913?

United States Senators have always been elected by popular vote. Each state votes for their own Senator. Each state has two Senators.


What is it called if the Senators prevent a vote on a bill?

A filibuster.