U.S. Constitution – Amendment 26
Amendment 26 – Voting Age Set to 18 Years
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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 States or by
any State on account of age.
2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate
legislation.
Notes for this amendment:
Proposed 3/23/1971
Ratified 7/1/1971
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Last Modified: 24 Jan 2010