Originally proposed Sept. 25, 1789. Ratified May 7, 1992. No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
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The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXVI Section 2
Passed by Congress March 23, 1971. Ratified July 1, 1971. Note: Amendment 14, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 1 of the 26th amendment. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXVI Section 1
Passed by Congress March 23, 1971. Ratified July 1, 1971. Note: Amendment 14, section 2, of the Constitution was modified by section 1 of the 26th amendment. Section 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 … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXVI Section 1
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXV Section 4
Passed by Congress July 6, 1965. Ratified February 10, 1967. Note: Article II, section 1, of the Constitution was affected by the 25th amendment. Section 4. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXV Section 4
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXV Section 3
Passed by Congress July 6, 1965. Ratified February 10, 1967. Note: Article II, section 1, of the Constitution was affected by the 25th amendment. Section 3. Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXV Section 3
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXV Section 2
Passed by Congress July 6, 1965. Ratified February 10, 1967. Note: Article II, section 1, of the Constitution was affected by the 25th amendment. Section 2. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXV Section 2
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXV Section 1
Passed by Congress July 6, 1965. Ratified February 10, 1967. Note: Article II, section 1, of the Constitution was affected by the 25th amendment. Section 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXIV Section 2
Passed by Congress August 27, 1962. Ratified January 23, 1964. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXIV Section 1
Passed by Congress August 27, 1962. Ratified January 23, 1964. Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the … Continue reading The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXIV Section 1
The U.S. Bill. of Rights. – Amendment XXIII Section 2
Passed by Congress June 16, 1960. Ratified March 29, 1961. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript
