How were senators originally chosen before 17th amendment?

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How were senators originally chosen before 17th amendment?

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Passed by Congress May 13, 1912, and ratified April 8, 1913, the 17th amendment modified Article I, section 3, of the Constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for U. S. Senators. Prior to its passage, Senators were chosen by state legislatures.