amendment

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Prior to the amendment, the constitution designated the leader of the Senate to briefly take over in case the sitting president dies or is incapacitated.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But the Framers of the citizenship clause did not import those words into the “text” of their amendment, Kavanaugh said.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States," the amendment states.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The amendment will take effect after the June 2026 index review, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Other women’s rights leaders, including Lucy Stone, advocated for the passage of a separate amendment that would ensure female suffrage.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling