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The Senate was originally meant to ensure that smaller states such as Wyoming had an equal part of the vote, so that a simple majority wasn't enough for a bill
by jschwartzi 9y ago
The Senate was originally meant to ensure that smaller states such as Wyoming had an equal part of the vote, so that a simple majority wasn't enough for a bill to pass and become law.
- CalChris 9y agoNo, the original purpose of the Senate (and the 3/5ths clause) was to make sure the South had enough representation so they wouldn't get steamrolled by the more populous and anti-slave North.