Voting rights in the United States

Constitution is ratified

Mar 7, 1789

At the time of the constitution being ratified only white adult males that owned property had the right to vote

Religious qualifications dropped

Mar 7, 1810

In 1810 the last religous Religious qualification for voting is elimanated.

Property requirements dropped

Mar 7, 1850

In 1850 owning property and tax requirements were no longer a factor to vote. Most white adult males could vote.

15th Amendment

Mar 7, 1867

The 15th amendment is passed giving former slaves the right to vote and asuring adult white males have the right to vote too

19th Amendment

Mar 7, 1920

The 19th amendment is passed giving women the right to vote

23rd Amendment

Mar 7, 1961

The 23rd amendment is passed giving the people of District of Colombia the right to vote.

24th Amendment

Mar 7, 1964

24th amendment is passed allowing people vote without having to pay.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Mar 8, 1965

The national voting act protected the right to vote for minorties in the U.S. and elimanated the use of the literacy test.

26th Amendment

Mar 8, 1971

The 26th Amendment sets the legal voting age at 18 years old.