If either of the 2 U.S. senators from the state of Ohio should become incapable of performing his/her duties, then it would be up to the governor of Ohio to find someone to fill the vacant office, or to call for a special election. In which amendment is this provision found??
2007-01-15 11:08:39 · 2 answers · asked by ♥ 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
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2007-01-15 11:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amendment XVII
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, elected by the people thereof, for six years; and each Senator shall have one vote. The electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislatures.
When vacancies happen in the representation of any state in the Senate, the executive authority of such state shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies: Provided, that the legislature of any state may empower the executive thereof to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct.
This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the election or term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.
2007-01-15 19:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋