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.
... sent three-men teams (codename Jedburgh) - one French, one US or British and one radioman – to organize sabotage before the D-day. There were about 87 Jedburgh teams. ...