[TYVets]

It may have been the last time a committee turned out a great product.

You nailed it.

You also nailed it again on your profile when you stated:

I believe the 17th Amendment is the primary reason our government is out of control.

[Jacquerie]

The Framers never remotely considered what we foolishly ratified in the 17th Amendment of 1913.

As for the lower chamber the only mildly contentious point was the length of the Congressmen’s terms. The primary reason against one year terms was difficulty of travel. Otherwise, one year terms were heavily favored.

I bring this up because not only was a popularly elected Senate never discussed, but to give them six years isolation from the people was anathema to republican government.

We have paid the price.

For Repeal The 17th, are you familiar with the history and events surrounding the Amendment? I am not. If you are, I would enjoy reading it.