Amendment 19 · Ratified August 18, 1920
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote, prohibiting any citizen from being denied the right on the basis of sex. Its ratification marked a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement.
Source: U.S. Const. amend. 19
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.
The 19th Amendment ensures that women have the legal right to vote in the United States, guaranteeing that voting rights cannot be denied based on gender. This amendment is a critical achievement in the struggle for women's equality in the democratic process.
The 19th Amendment emerged from decades of advocacy and activism within the women's suffrage movement, which gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This victory followed the efforts of numerous organizations and individuals who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights.