04 June - United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment

 

On June 4, 1919, the United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

The 19th Amendment, also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment, prohibits the denial of the right to vote on the basis of sex. It was a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement, which had been advocating for women's right to vote for many years.

The amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920, when Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it, meeting the required three-fourths majority of states needed for constitutional amendments to be adopted. With the ratification of the 19th Amendment, women across the United States gained the right to vote, ensuring their participation in the democratic process.

The passage of the 19th Amendment marked a major achievement in the fight for gender equality and expanded democratic rights in the United States. It was the culmination of decades of activism and paved the way for increased political and social engagement by women.