Article I.

Section V. Of the election of senators

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Terms of members

Senators shall be elected for the term of four years and Representatives for the term of two years.

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Of the election of senators

The senators shall be chosen for three years by the citizens at the same time, in the same manner, and at the same places where they shall vote for representatives.

Summary: Removing reference to Philadelphia

Election Date: October 13, 1857

Votes For Ratification: 114666

Votes Against Ratification: 20395

Percent for Ratification: 85%

Percent Against Ratification: 15%

Notes: This measure made changes to Article I, Sections 2, 4, 5, and 7.

Amendment Source: 1857 PA Laws 809

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Of the election of senators

The senators shall be chosen for three years by the citizens of Philadelphia and of the several counties at the same time, in the same manner, and at the same places where they shall vote for representatives.

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Election Date: October 9, 1838

Votes For Ratification: 119,228

Votes Against Ratification: 116,076

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

Notes: Change proposed as part of a set by the Convention of 1837-38.

Amendment Source: 1838 Amendments Proposed by the Convention of 1837 38

Effective Date Source: Schedule, Sec. II

Of the election of senators

The Senators shall be chosen, for four years, by the citizens of Philadelphia, and of the several counties, at the same time, in the same manner, and at the same places, where they shall vote for Representatives.

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