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.
... some respite from the huge expenses of their war.
In 1545 the opening of the Council of Trent began the Counter-Reformation, and Charles won to the Catholic cause some of ...