Series of speeches along with my good friend from california, a senior democratic senator. Senator Dianne Feinstein to memorate a consistent significant milestone in our nations history. 100 years ago today, the Senate Finally passed the 19th amendment which affirmed the right of women to vote in elections. Madam president , all of us that in 1775, as the Second Continental Congress was forging a new nation conceived in liberty, Abigail Adams admonished her husband john to remember the ladies. Despite her advice, it took nearly a century and a half for women to achieve their rightful place as full u. S. Citizens. 1919, the United States Senate Passed the 19th amendment to our constitution. The courage and determination exhibited by generations of rewarded inn were two sentences. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any states. N account of sex Congress Shall have the power to enforce this by appropriate legislatio
Our ancestors were teaching and leading by example, saying “Change is in our hands.” It’s time to honor them with a road marker. The current plaque is under a TV screen next to a bar outside of the hotel. Join me to get this fixed.
Fifty years ago, 18, 19 and 20 year olds were given the right to vote. West Virginia’s senior U.S. senator at the time, Jennings Randolph, was instrumental in that effort.