Historical Anniversary
TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries
#OnThisDay in 1918, the Texas Senate (during the 36 legislative sessions) passed HB-105 by a vote of 18-4. The bill granted women the right to vote in (white) Texas Primaries. … Continue reading "TX Senate Passes Bill Granting Women the Right to Vote in Primaries"
26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote
#OnThis day in 1971, the 26th Amendment was passed by Congress. This amendment was enacted in response to Vietnam War protests, which argued that soldiers who were old enough to … Continue reading "26th Amendment Passed by Congress (1971): 18-21 Granted Right to Vote"
15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote
#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment, which granted black men the right to vote, was ratified. Unfortunately, Southern states continued to disenfranchise black voters through the use of poll taxes, … Continue reading "15th Amendment Ratified (1870): Granted Black Male the Right to Vote"
