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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.

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Which amendment to the US Constitution outlines the process for electing US senators?

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The 17th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires popular election of U.S. Senators.


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