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The 17th Amendment
May 01, 2017
The 63rd Congress was the last Congress before the 17th Amendment transferred the election of senators from the state legislators to the people — the greatest single change in Congress’ history.
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The Congress
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The U.S. Congress is one of the country's most important and misunderstood institutions.
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The Most Recognizable Building in America
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The United States Capitol is a building in which countless historical decisions were made....
Introduction to "The Congress": The Engine of Democracy
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The United States Congress is known as “the engine of democracy.”
The Real Reason Members Vote For or Against Legislation
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David McCullough talks about the real reason members vote for or against legislation.
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