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When was the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution ratified?
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Nineteenth Amendment
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The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which officially granted women the right to vote, was ratified on August 18, 1920. This amendment prohibits the denial or abridgment of the right to vote based on sex. The journey to its ratification was long, with the women's suffrage movement gaining momentum in the mid-19th century and facing significant opposition. After numerous attempts, the amendment passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate in 1919, and Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify it in August 1920, ensuring its adoption.1234