Who Ratified the 24Th Amendment

On January 23, 1964, the 24th Amendment became part of the Constitution when South Dakota ratified it.

When was the 24th amendment proposed and ratified?

On January 23, 1964, the 24th Amendment became part of the Constitution when South Dakota ratified it.

Who ratified the amendments?

Amendments proposed by Congress or convention become valid only when ratified by the legislatures of, or conventions in, three-fourths of the states (i.e., 38 of 50 states).

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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