ratification

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In fact, the 1972 national platforms for the Republican and Democratic parties both encouraged the ratification of the amendment.

From Washington Post

Democrats failed to win the necessary 60 votes to move forward with the resolution, which would have removed a 1982 deadline for state ratification and reopened the process to amend the Constitution.

From Seattle Times

A fifth state passed a resolution making clear that its ratification expired at the deadline.

From Washington Times

Prior to the 17th Amendment’s ratification, such vacancies were traditionally filled by gubernatorial appointment.

From Los Angeles Times

When Congress sent the ERA to the states in 1972 for ratification, it placed an arbitrary seven-year deadline on the ratification process.

From Washington Post