The 15th Amendment

National Convention of Colored Men

Jan 1, 1869

This meeting promoted suffrage for black men and education for former slaves. The meeting was held in Washington D.C.

Proposal

Feb 25, 1869

The 15th amendment was proposed. The House and Senate approved to prohibit the denial of the franchise by the race or color. Senator William Seward then sent this to the states for approval or rejection.

Ratified in some states

Mar 1, 1869

The 15th amendment then was ratified by Nevada, Maine. Illinois, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Arkansas

Reconstruction Bill

Apr 1, 1869

Congress approved an amendment stating that Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia must ratify the 15th amendment before they could return to Congress.

Ratification Process: Indiana and Connecticut

May 14, 1869

Indiana and Connecticut approved the 15th Amendment on May 14 and 19

Ratification process: Florida

Jun 14, 1869

Florida had decided to ratify the 15th amendment.

Ratification Process: New Hampshire

Jul 20, 1869

New Hampshire ratified the 15th amendment

Reconstrucion in Georgia

Dec 1, 1869

The Reconstruction Bill of Georgia required the state of Georgia to ratify the 15th Amendment before getting to be reseated in the House was passed by the Senate on the 17th, the House on the 21st, and signed by President Grant on the 22nd

Amendment ratified

Feb 3, 1870

The 15th amendment, which ensures the right to vote for all male citizens, regardless of color.

Official

Mar 30, 1870

Hamilton Fish certified the 15th amendment with 29 states. This was one over what he needed for the majority of 28