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.
... other than the F-22 capable of it.
According to EADS, the maximum speed possible without reheat is Mach 1.5 (although this drops to Mach 1.2 with an air-to-air weapons ...