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Amendment XIX



The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex.

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

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Great news, women are now allowed to vote thanks to this amendment. Oh wait, there are existing disparities between sexes. And let us not forget, there are additional disparities found among women 'of color', as many would refer them as. 





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