Voting Rights in the United States

Constitution is Ratified

Mar 5, 1789

First voters were given permission to vote, which were white male adult property owners.

Religious Qualifications Dropped

Mar 5, 1810

Religion is not mandatory in voting now.

Property Requirements Dropped

Mar 5, 1850

The range of voters has increased by getting rid of property ownership and tax requirements.

15th Amendment

Mar 5, 1867

Slaves who are now free now have the ability and permssion to vote, while also protecting the voting rights of any adult male citizens.

19th Amendment

Mar 5, 1920

Women gain the right to vote.

23rd Amendment

Mar 5, 1961

District of Columbia now has the right to join in presidential elections as voters.

24th Amendment

Mar 5, 1964

Elimination of poll tax requirement for voting in federal elections.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Mar 5, 1965

Allows the protection of rights for minority voters and annuls voting barriers for the literacy test.

26th Amendment

Mar 5, 1971

Minimum voting age restriction is established at 18 years of age.