4 ms·

The original intent of the Senate was to represent the States, not the voters. That's what the House is for.

• myko 4y ago
  True, and unfortunately neither body does that today, as the size of the House is artificially limited well below what it should be.
• Maursault 4y ago
  The 17th Amendment changed all that. Senators are elected by and represent voters, not state legislatures.