Voting Rights History

15th Amendment

Feb 26, 1869

African Americans get the right to vote. National Archives

19th Amendment

Jun 4, 1919

Women get the right to vote. National Archives

Indian Citizenship Act

Jun 2, 1924

American Indians get US citizenship. National Library of Medicine.gov

24th Amendment

Jan 23, 1964

It abolished the poll tax. National Archives

Freedom Summer

Jun 15, 1964

It increased the number of black voters in Mississippi. History.com

26th Amendment

Jul 1, 1971

18 year olds get the right to vote. National Archives

Americans with Disabilities Act

Jul 6, 1990

It stops discrimination against people with disabilities. U.S. Department of Labor.gov