Voting rights have expanded and contracted—through legislation, amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and U.S. Supreme Court decisions—throughout history, reflecting the …

This is a timeline of voting rights in the United States, documenting when various groups in the country gained the right to vote or were disenfranchised. The Constitution of the United States …

Apr 19, 2021 · Since America’s founding days, when voting was limited to white male property owners, to the transformative Voting Rights Act of 1965, to sweeping voting process reform …

Sep 16, 2024 · Residents of Washington DC are granted the right to vote for US President. It is ruled that the right to vote in federal elections will not be denied for failure to pay any tax. The …

Dec 18, 2025 · This timeline shows milestones of voting laws in U.S. history. This timeline also offers information about the U.S. government denying and granting citizenship to groups of …

Jan 2, 2026 · Federal elections and voting rights have changed since the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Below are a timeline of select historic documents to show these changes, …

A timeline outlining the progression of voting rights in three distinct time periods

Analyze the evolution of voting rights in the United States, starting with the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and ending with current voting rights issues in this interactive timeline.

The evolution of US voting rights from 1776 to present: key amendments, legislation, and court decisions that expanded suffrage to women, minorities, and young citizens in American …

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson declaring that the national government would take immediate action against any unconstitutional acts that limit …