Question

What was one reason why the seventeenth amendment passed?

Answer 1

The one important and major reason why the seventeenth amendment was passed was because it actually reduced the power of political machinery. This amendment was proposed by the United States Congress in the year 1912 and passed in the year 1913. I hope the answer has come to your help.

Answer 2

The Seventeenth Amendment was accepted by the Senate in 1912 and ratified in 1913. The main reason for the amendment was the progressive movement for greater public participation in the political process. It authorized the popular election of senators and was only accepted after four attempts (every attempt was denied for the so-called "millionaires" club, the Senate at that time).