The Congress

The 17th Amendment

Clip | 2m 34s  | Video has closed captioning.

The 63rd Congress was the last Congress before the 17th Amendment transferred the election of senators from the state legislators to the people — the greatest single change in Congress’ history.

Aired: 05/01/17

Rating: NR

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