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.
... them, 55.9% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% are non-families. 28.9% of all households are made up of ...