I have a real question about when we should be amending the Constitution.
this amendment reformed the Senate selection process by instituting direct elections.
I believe in addressing this matter we must look at the history of our electoral processes.
Senate vacancies are no less significant than vacancies in the House.
the people of those States, and every State, do deserve a voice in their representation.
I do not believe budget constraints nullify the imperative for electing our leaders.
The American people elect their Senators and would not accept any other method.
Let us get on with the process of having government for the people and by the people.
I think it is something to think about, but I would basically say my fear is that we do not have good health care.
We do not talk about federalism when we talk about the right to vote.
I hope both the House and Senate will take a look at that.
I do not think that temporary appointments, whether for 3 months, 6 months, or in some cases, for up to 2½ years, is the...
Thank you, Chairman Feingold.
The best place to make those decisions is for individual States to think it through themselves.
I strongly oppose that. I think the notion that people have a right to vote for their House Members or their Senators ap...
The record of this hearing will be a significant aid to Members of Congress, and hopefully State legislatures who will h...
I think all the major issues raised with regard to the proposed constitutional amendment have been aired with great care...
I am not aware of any case in which the Supreme Court has upheld the exercise of a commander-in-chief power in category ...