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19th Amendment- A Woman's Right to Vote

The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote and reads: "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. It was officially enacted on August 26, 1920. Within a week, women all over the country were casting ballots and had their votes counted formally. What Does the 19th Amendment Say? Often referred to as the Susan B. Anthony amendment, the 19th Amendment was passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, by a vote of 56-25 in the Senate.1 Over the summer, it was ratified by the necessary 36 states.2 Tennessee was the last state to vote for passage on August 18, 1920.

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was proclaimed as part of the United States Constitution. At 8 a.m. that day, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed the proclamation, which stated.

"Section 1: 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."

"Section 2: Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."

To read more: https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-the-19th-amendment-3533634