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According to the Constitution how is the number of representatives to the Senate chosen

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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.
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Two senators are allowed for each state. Senators are chosen by the legislatures of the state for a term of 6 years. If a senators seat is left vacant before the term can be finished then the chief executive of the state can make a temporary appointment.

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