When Was the Twenty-Sixth Amendment Ratified?

Twenty-sixth Amendment to the Constitution
Passed by Congress March 23, 1971, and ratified July 1, 1971, the 26th amendment granted the right to vote to American citizens aged eighteen or older.

What led to the ratification of the Twenty-Sixth Amendment?

In the turmoil surrounding the unpopular Vietnam War, lowering the national voting age became a controversial topic. Responding to arguments that those old enough to be drafted for military service, should be able to exercise the right to vote, Congress lowered the voting age as part of the Voting Rights Act of 1970.

When was the 26th Amendment ratified quizlet?

Under the 26th amendment, 18- to 20-year-olds are eligible to vote for president and vice president, but not for state officials up for election at the same time. It was passed March 23, 1971, and ratified on July 01, 1971.

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