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The 27th amendment to the US Constitution is one which states that a member of Congress' salary can't be changed until the next election (meaning essentially that they have to be reelected to get a change, up or down; that is, their salary remains the same over their entire term.)
To date, it hasn't been ratified by Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, and Pennsylvania.
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Seventeeth amendment proposed?
The 17th amendment made it to where senators were elected by popular vote, not by state legislators.
A proposed amendment passes Congress with a simple majority What happens next?
Taking the route you proposed, once Congress passes a proposed amendment, the amendment is subsequently proposed to State Legislatures. 3/4 of the State Legislatures must pass in order for the amendment to be added to the Constitution. --Charlie G.
Individual writes a proposed amendment?
initiative
This proposed amendment caused questions when states revoked their ratification.?
Equal Rights Amendment
What did the 17th amendment allow to elect their senators not the states lgislative in each state?
the 17th Amendment is the provision that allows U.S. Senators to be directly elected by a state's population.
Seventeeth amendment proposed?
The 17th amendment made it to where senators were elected by popular vote, not by state legislators.
Which amendment allows the people the right to elect their senators directly?
the seventeenth amendment yo yo yo. myspace.com/305591943
Which amendment allows for the direct election of senators by the people?
The Seventeenth Amendment allowed U.S. Senators to be elected directly by the people.
Which amendment resulted in U.S. senators being elected directly by the voting public the 18th Amendment the 19th Amendment the 17th Amendment the 21st Amendment?
17th amendment.
The 17th Amendment changed the election of Senators from?
The 17th Amendment changed the election of Senators from state legislators. The 17th Amendment elects Senators by popular vote of the constituents.
How did the 17th amendment become ratified?
it was originally ratified by congress, but it was proposed by James Madison in1789 and finally ratified in 1992. more then 202 yrs later
Who proposed the 6th amendment?
The 6th amendment was proposed on September 25th, 1789 by George Mason.
What amendment provided for the direct election of the us senate?
The 17th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires popular election of U.S. Senators.
When was amendment 15th proposed?
proposed on Febuary 26,1869
How many amendments to the US constitutionh have been replaced by other amendments?
There are 27 amendments for US constitution. In order for an amendment to be added to the US constitution it should be ratified by three quarter of states. Right now since there is 50 states it should be ratified by 38 states.The first ten amendments, commonly known as a group as the Bill of Rights, were all ratified at once. The amendments were proposed on September 25, 1789.The 11th Amendment, which limits Supreme Court jurisdiction, was proposed on March 4, 1794.The 12th Amendment, which reworks the presidential selection process, was proposed on December 9, 1803.The 13th Amendment, which prohibits slavery, was proposed on January 31, 1865.The 14th Amendment, which guarantees the rights of citizens and other persons, was proposed on June 13, 1866.The 15th Amendment, which ensures the right of black men to vote, was proposed on February 26, 1869.The 16th Amendment, which specifically authorizes the income tax, was proposed on July 12, 1909.The 17th Amendment, which required Senators be elected by the people, was proposed on May 13, 1912.The 18th Amendment, which prohibited alcohol, was proposed on December 18, 1917.The 19th Amendment, which ensures women the right to vote, was proposed on June 4, 1919.The 20th Amendment, which sets the dates for the beginning of congressional and presidential terms, was proposed on March 2, 1932.The 21st Amendment, which repealed Amendment 18, was proposed on February 20, 1933.The 22nd Amendment, which sets the presidential two-term limit, was proposed on March 21, 1947.The 23rd Amendment, which grants Washington D.C. electoral votes, was proposed on June 17, 1960.The 24th Amendment, which ensures the vote cannot be taken away for failing to pay a poll tax, was proposed on August 27, 1962.The 25th Amendment, which details presidential disability procedures, was proposed on July 6, 1965.The 26th Amendment, which ensures the vote to all citizens over the age of 18, was proposed on March 23, 1971.The 27th Amendment, which restricts raises in congressional pay, was proposed on September 25, 1789.2710
What amendment lets people elect senators?
The 17th Amendment calls for citizens of the state to elect their state senators. Before the 17th Amendment, the state governor would appoint the senators.
The direct election of senators was established with the?
amendment to 17th amendment
