dec 23, 1970 - 26th amendment
Description:
Proposed 23-Mar-1971, ratified 30-Jun-1971Lowers voting age from 21 to 18
26.1
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of age.
26.2
The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 23, 1970
Now
~ 53 years ago
