Yes, we the people must work to return the states to the senate. Our Framers didn't rely on, as per Madison, “parchment barriers.” Their freedom enhancing design relied first and foremost on federalism, the vertical separation of power between the states and the federal government they created. Until the senate is de-democratized, raw power will continue to accumulate in the executive and judicial branches.
Another good reason to move the Congresscritters to their respective States. Move them to their home district where they can be cognizant of the effects of their actions on the people. Do not put them in the State Capitol. keep them away from lobbyists and other arm twisters. We have today, the electronic means of doing business from anywhere in the Country. Move it away from the DC party circuit, make them conduct their duties in front of the PEOPLE who hired them to do their jobs. A thousand disgruntled constituents outside the door is a lot more effective than ten thousand unread e-mails, or some lobbyist promising tons of payola.