Robert Hemphill: Voting Rights in the U.S.

By Roberthemphill

  • Constitution is ratified

    Only white male adult property-owners have the right to vote.

  • Religious qualifications dropped

    Religion is no longer required to vote.

  • Property requirements dropped

    Almost all adult white males can vote.

  • 15th Amendment

    Former slaves can vote.

  • 19th Amendment

    Women can vote.

  • 23rd Amendment

    People of the District of Columbia can vote.

  • 24th Amendment

    Poll tax is no longer required to vote.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965

    Eliminates voting barriers, allowing many more minorities to vote.

  • 26th Amendment

    Must be at least 18 years old to vote.