Quote:In theory senators would represent the interest of state governments and be much less likely to approve legislation that would burden state budgets.

 

As a recent "for instance", the Senators representing the state governments would never have approved the ACA with its future burden through the Medicaid expansion. Though Medicaid is a desirable program in the populace, there is nothing to balance the desire with the financial responsibility, and as a result the States are getting hosed. Senators who could be recalled by the State government he or she represents would be much more likely to consider the needs of the state above the needs of the general population, thereby creating the balance of intent between the Houses as intended. 

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