[Publius]

And when they weren't doing what we thought they should be doing, we could recall them at any time.

Incorrect. Senators were chosen by their state legislatures for a 6 year term. Legislatures could not recall them at will.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

The legisl00tures could, apparently, successfully pressure the Sinators to resign, however. (Yes, I spelled it that way on purpose.)