Passed by Congress May 13, 1912. Ratified
April 8, 1913.
The Senate of the United States shall be composed
of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof,
for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors
in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors
of the most numerous branch of the State legislatures.
When vacancies happen in the representation of any State in
the Senate, the executive authority of such State shall issue
writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, That the
Legislature of any State may empower the executive thereof to
make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies
by election as the legislature may direct.
This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election
or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part
of the Constitution.
Article I, section 3, of the Constitution
was modified by this amendment.
