amendment

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The court ultimately sided with challengers who argued the amendment process was unconstitutional because voting had already started before lawmakers gave initial approval.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Any amendment to the constitution must be approved by referendum called by the president, unless a bill is approved by a three-fifths majority in parliament.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

If passed by the Legislature and voters, the amendment would would require the regents to appoint two undergraduate and two graduate students to two-year terms beginning July 1, 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

These were the questions a trial court asked in October 2025 in rejecting the state’s motion to dismiss and reasoning that the amendment didn’t clarify much of anything.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

While both organizations advocated for voting rights for women, the National favored a federal amendment, while the American worked to pass women’s voting rights at the state level, state by state.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling