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calls for repeal
The amendment has been criticized by some for eroding the principle of [[Federalism]] that the Constitution was based on. On the other hand, the proponents of the amendment claim that the prior system allowed for Senators to buy the votes of the legislators that elected them.
The amendment has been criticized by some for eroding the principle of [[Federalism]] that the Constitution was based on. On the other hand, the proponents of the amendment claim that the prior system allowed for Senators to buy the votes of the legislators that elected them.
== Calls for Repeal ==
At least three U.S. Senators have called for the repeal of the 17th Amendment: Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Senators Mike Lee (R-UT). In addition, former Governors Rick Perry and Mike Huckabee have also called for its repeal.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/max-j-skidmore/the-war-against-the-seven_b_9768772.html</ref>
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[[Category:United States Constitution]]
[[Category:United States Constitution]]