Question

Senator Robert Byrd from West Virginia passed away on June 28, 2010. He was still a serving Senator in West Virginia. Which of the following is a valid next step for the senatorial seat that he left empty?
A.

leave the seat empty for the remainder of his term, leaving West Virginia with only one Senate vote

B.

have the governor install an interim senator

C.

leave the seat empty for the remainder of his term, but give the remaining West Virginia senator two Senate votes

D.

have the President of the United states install an interim senator

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Answer 1

The valid next step for the senatorial seat that he left empty when Senator Robert Byrd from West Virginia passed away on June 28, 2010. He was still a serving Senator in West Virginia is letter B, have the governor install an interim senator. He was a proud member of the Democratic Party.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. have the governor install an interim senator

Explanation:

The Seventeenth Amendment to the US Constitution was made in 1913 during the Progressive Era. It established the direct election of senators and how vacant seats would be filled in the Senate.

As we know, the Senators are representatives of the States in Congress, so when a Senador dies, the state government has the power to appoint a replacement to complete the term or to hold office until a special election would take place and elect a new Senator.