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.
... females. The per capita income for the village is $28,782. 11.5% of the population and 15.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in ...