Talk:History of the United States Senate

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Frank L. Smith was elected by the people of Illinois to serve as their senator in 1927. The Senate voted to not allow him to take his seat. Why? Did this happen ever again/before? Ydorb 22:00, Jun 24, 2005 (UTC)