Mourning the Loss of Former President Jimmy Carter
Today we mourn the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, a humanitarian, Nobel laureate, and the 39th President of the United States. His legacy of promoting peace, justice, and equality will forever be remembered. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. To learn more about funeral arrangements or leave a message of condolence for the Carter family, please visit www.jimmycartertribute.org/
House Resolution to Amend the Constitution for Direct Election of Senators, February 14, 1826
This was the first time a proposal for a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators was introduced in Congress.
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