U.S. Constitution AnnotatedArticle 1 · Section 3 · Clause 1
Clause 1 Composition
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Clause 1 Composition
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, chosen by the Legislature thereof, for six Years; and each Senator shall have one Vote.
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