HCM2010

Constitutional amendment; U.S. senators; repeal

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Arizona proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal the direct election of U.S. senators.

Arizona advocates for a constitutional amendment to repeal the direct election of U.S. senators, reverting to the original system where state legislatures select senators. This proposal stems from concerns over the perceived lack of responsiveness by U.S. senators to state issues. The amendment, if passed by Congress and ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures, would reinstate the system in place before the 17th Amendment.

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Roll Call Votes

House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee Action (FAILED)

3 Yea

RRR

3 Nay

DDD

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Feb 18

2:00 PM

House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

History

Feb 18

House

House FMAE Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (3-3-1-0-0-0)

Jan 26

House

House read second time

Jan 22

House

Introduced in House and read first time