Passage 1: The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex (Nineteenth Amendment).

The Nineteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution was proposed in order to grant women the right to vote. Prior to its ratification in 1920, women were denied this fundamental democratic right solely based on their sex. The suffrage movement, led by many prominent activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, advocated for women's suffrage as a symbol of equal rights and the need for women's voices in the democratic process. The amendment's proposal aimed to rectify this longstanding inequality and expand participation in the electoral system. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment had a profound impact on American society, as it allowed millions of women to exercise their democratic rights for the first time. It marked a significant milestone towards gender equality and created a foundation for further advancements in women's rights. By recognizing that sex should not be a determining factor in voting eligibility, the Nineteenth Amendment contributed to a more inclusive and equitable representation of citizens in the democratic system.