Montana SJ22 seeks to repeal the 17th Amendment, restoring state legislatures' power to elect U.S. Senators.

Montana SJ22 calls for the repeal of the 17th Amendment, which currently allows for the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote. The resolution argues that the amendment disrupts the balance of power by diminishing federalism and the power of state governments. It proposes that Senators should be elected by state legislatures, serving six-year terms and subject to removal by the state legislature. The resolution urges the Montana Congressional Delegation and all members of the U.S. Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to restore this power to the states.

Montana SJ22 seeks to repeal the 17th Amendment, restoring state legislatures' power to elect U.S. Senators.

Montana SJ22 calls for the repeal of the 17th Amendment, which currently allows for the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote. The resolution argues that the amendment disrupts the balance of power by diminishing federalism and the power of state governments. It proposes that Senators should be elected by state legislatures, serving six-year terms and subject to removal by the state legislature. The resolution urges the Montana Congressional Delegation and all members of the U.S. Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to restore this power to the states.