The Constitution directed each state legislature to elect two senators from each state. Political machines and trusts often had a huge impact on elect
{"Image DocumentName": "Direct Election of Senators", "Image ImageDescription": "The Constitution directed each state legislature to elect two senators from each state. Political machines and trusts often had a huge impact on electing these senators and they repaid their supporters with federal contracts and jobs. Many muckrakers saw the problems with this system. To counter this corruption, progressives called for the direct election of senators by all state voters. In 1912 a direct election amendment was created. (17th amendment)", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}