Voting Rights in the United States By whitneylmb11 Oct 1, 1789 Only wealthy white men could vote. Only wealthy white men could vote. Oct 2, 1810 Religious qualifications weren't in play Oct 2, 1850 Property requirements were abolished Oct 2, 1867 The 15th Amendment was passed which gave the slaves a right to vote Oct 2, 1920 The 19th amendment was passed which gave women the right to vote Oct 2, 1961 The 23rd amendment was passed which gave the District of Colombia partitipation in the elections Oct 2, 1964 The 24th amendment was passed which baned the poll tax to be put on federal elections Oct 2, 1965 The voting rights act was passed which protects the righhs of minority voters and voids barriers Oct 2, 1971 The 26 amentment was passed which allowed people 18 years and older to vote