Historical Events tagged with "amendment"
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House Rejects Women's Voting Rights Amendment
The United States House of Representatives voted on a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at granting women the right to vote. Despite the tireless efforts of suffragists and supporters, the proposal was rejected. The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) had mobilized extensive campaigns to gain support for the amendment, which was viewed as a pivotal step toward gender equality. The rejection highlighted the deep divisions in American society over women's suffrage, sparking protests and debates across various states and communities.
Continue ReadingNew Hampshire Ratifies the Twelfth Amendment
New Hampshire became the 10th state to ratify the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was originally proposed to address issues related to the electoral process for President and Vice President. The amendment aimed to prevent the possibility of having two candidates from the same state and established separate ballots for the election of the two offices. This ratification was significant as it marked a step toward a more organized and structured electoral process in the young republic.
Continue ReadingRatification of the 11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, altering the judicial power of the federal courts. This amendment arose from concerns over states being sued in federal court by citizens of another state or foreign entities. It aimed to clarify state sovereignty and limit the jurisdiction of federal courts. The amendment was proposed by Congress in 1794 and ratified by the states in 1795, greatly impacting how states could be held liable in court, protecting them from certain lawsuits.
Continue ReadingU.S. Congress Passes the 11th Amendment
The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by Congress to address a concern that had arisen from Supreme Court decisions, particularly the 1793 case of Chisholm v. Georgia. This amendment aimed to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts in cases where a state was sued by a citizen of another state or a foreign nation. By clarifying the judicial powers of states and reinforcing state sovereignty, the amendment was instrumental in shaping the relationship between federal authority and state rights in the emerging United States. It was ratified by the states shortly thereafter.
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