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Amendment XIX: Women's right to vote
In plain English
The right to vote can't be denied because of sex.
Original text
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.
Plain-English summaries are simplified for learning. Courts interpret these words in detail; this is general information, not legal advice.
Source: National Archives