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> the equal-number-of-senators-per-state is the one thing that the Constitution explicitly forbids changing by amendment, the last clause of Article V. Nit: "n
by Georgelemental 4y ago
> the equal-number-of-senators-per-state is the one thing that the Constitution explicitly forbids changing by amendment, the last clause of Article V.
Nit: "no State, without its Consent, shall be deprived of its equal Suffrage in the Senate."
- lp0_on_fire 4y agoI'm curious what scenarios were discussed in Philadelphia that they thought a state would willingly give up equal suffrage in the Senate?
- parineum 4y agoSenator dies in office and the State chooses to withhold appointing a replacement because there is an impending election.
- selimthegrim 4y agoDoes this impact the part of 14th amendment that reduces representation for noncompliance after readmission?