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.
... had their own slang, with terms like "snugglepup" (a man who frequents "petting" parties) and "bamey-mugging" (sex). They went to jazz clubs at night where they danced ...