I think the history shows the intent though, as like you say, the state legislature elected their federal senate representatives up until 1913. I do agree thing

I think the history shows the intent though, as like you say, the state legislature elected their federal senate representatives up until 1913. I do agree things are different now and expectations might have changed. > Legislation originates also in the Senate, and of course the president authors much of it (wherever it's interoduced). Only a few things are required to officially start in the House. The only thing that must start in the House is anything related to raising revenue. The fact the senate or house can start bills does support my perspective though - the house can start bills for the people, the senate for the state itself.