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.
... out of which 28.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% are married couples living together, 11.9% have a female householder with no husband present, ...