This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Mav (talk | contribs) at 12:03, 28 February 2003 (On February 27, 1922 a challenge to the 19th Amendment was rebuffed by the United States Supreme Court.). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 12:03, 28 February 2003 by Mav (talk | contribs) (On February 27, 1922 a challenge to the 19th Amendment was rebuffed by the United States Supreme Court.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Amendment XIX (the Nineteenth Amendment) of the United States Constitution states:
- The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Interpretation and history
This amendment gives the right to vote to women.
On February 27, 1922 a challenge to the 19th Amendment was rebuffed by the United States Supreme Court.
http://www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/charters_of_freedom/constitution/amendments_11-27.html#19
Date Ratified