In 1912, however, the Senate expelled Lorimer, holding that his election was invalid due to his use of corrupt methods and practices, including bribery of state legislators.

Many in Chicago believed that Lorimer's ouster was politically inspired and that he was wrongfully deprived of his seat.

Such corruption nationwide led to the passage, in May 1912, of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, providing for direct election of U.S.

He presented a resolution to the meeting reciting the wrong done to Mr. Lorimer, his fight for his seat and the faith of his friends in him.

[5] Lorimer served as president of La Salle Street Trust & Savings Bank from 1910 to 1915, and then entered the lumber business.