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The Capital
Here was when the capital was moved to the district of Columbia. It was a combination of Maryland and Virginia that gave up the land which was also known as a federal territory. -
Organic Acts Are Passed
Once Congress is settled in the new capital, it passes the Organic Acts in 1801. Taking direct control of the district. People living in the district are denied to vote under the law. -
Women's Rights
On this day women had the right to vote. -
Passing of the Bill
The senate had passed the bill after amending it three different times. The bill had been passed after a vote of 70 to 18. -
Amendment was passed
Congress passed the amendment at this time. The proposed amendment was quickly ratified as part of the constitution. -
Amendment Passed
John F. Kennedy had been the president at that time when the 23d Amendment had gotten passed. -
Amendment approved by other states
On March 3, 1961, Ohio became the thirty eighth state to approve the amendment. This had then fulfilled the constitutions requirements that amendments be ratified by three-fourths of the states. -
The District of Columbia Voting Rights
Congress adopted the District of Columbia Voting Rights amendment, which had provided the district of Columbia to be treated as if it was a state. -
Alabama
Alabama was the last state to ratify the amendment -
Birthday of the 23rd Amendment
On this day the United States celebrated the 23rd Amendment on its 50th Birthday.