The State governments are without representation in the Federal government. Senators were also to be experienced, perhaps from the wealthier or higher educated class, more statesman-like & deliberative. Letting the mob vote for both houses is like having two bodies of the House of Representatives. Raucous, ignorant and partisan.

The State governments are without representation in the Federal government. Senators were also to be experienced, more statesmanlike or deliberative. Letting the mob vote for both houses is like having two Houses of Congress.