S.J.Res. 35 · 108th Congress

A joint resolution to repeal the seventeenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2004-04-28
Latest action
2004-04-28 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 17th amendment to the U.S. Constitution (election of Senators). Requires a State legislature to make appointments to the Senate (currently, the people of such State elect the Senators).

Provides that if vacancies happen by resignation or otherwise, during the recess of any State legislature, the State executive may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.