<span>Amendment XVII. 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.</span><span> That's the exact wording</span>
The student protesters would often use nonviolent techniques, similar to the sit ins and marches that were prevalent during the civil rights movements. There is your answer :)
