Each state of the United States selects two senators to represent their states in the United States Senate. In 1913, the 17th Amendment[?] to the United States Constitution provided for the direct popular election of senators; prior to this, senators were selected by state legislatures.
... 1570), discovered the Hudson River and sailed up it to Albany, discovered Hudson Bay
Alexander von Humboldt, (1769-1859), explored Central and South America, visited ...