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February 6, 1869
The Union Democrat
Sonora, Tuolumne County, California
What is this article about?
On January 30th, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Constitution by a two-thirds vote of 45 to 150, prohibiting denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous slavery, with Congress empowered to enforce it.
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January 30th, the following Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, passed the House of Representatives, by the necessary two-thirds vote, 45 to 150.
Art. - Sec. I - The right of any citizen of the United States to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or any State, by reason of race, color or previous condition of slavery of any citizen or any class of citizens.
Sec. 2. - The Congress shall have power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article.
Art. - Sec. I - The right of any citizen of the United States to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, or any State, by reason of race, color or previous condition of slavery of any citizen or any class of citizens.
Sec. 2. - The Congress shall have power to enforce by appropriate legislation the provisions of this article.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Constitutional Amendment
Voting Rights
House Of Representatives
Race Color Slavery
Domestic News Details
Event Date
January 30th
Outcome
passed by the necessary two-thirds vote, 45 to 150.
Event Details
The House of Representatives passed an amendment to the U.S. Constitution stating that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of slavery, and granting Congress power to enforce it by appropriate legislation.