Sen. Al Jackson (R)

SJR 2 (Joint Resolution Calling for the Repeal of the 17th Amendment)

Libertas Institute supports this bill.

America's bicameral legislature was designed by its creators to be divided and different—the House would represent the people, based on population, and the Senate would represent the states with legislatures deciding who should fill the position. The 17th Amendment changed this, allowing people to directly vote for Senators. This resolution calls on Congress to propose a constitutional amendment to repeal this provision.

Libertas Institute supports this bill. Congress would benefit from additional checks and balances, and this unique aspect would help minimize Congress' longstanding usurpation of power not delegated by states to the federal government under the Constitution.