US Senate

What did the 17th Amendment do to the Senate?

• It established a system of appointing Senators by state governors.
• It allowed for the direct election of Senators by the people.
• It increased the number of Senators from two to four per state.
• It mandated that Senators serve a single six-year term.

What are the powers of the US Senate?

• Conducting foreign policy independently of the President
• The powers of the US Senate include confirming appointments, ratifying treaties, conducting impeachment trials, and proposing amendments.
• Overriding presidential vetoes without a two-thirds majority
• Creating new laws without the House of Representatives