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.
... capita income for the village is $38,500. 9.0% of the population and 6.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.9% are ...