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19th Amendment to the United States Constitution

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1920, grants women the right to vote. It states that the right to vote cannot be denied or limited based on sex. This was a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement, emphasizing that men and women have equal voting rights. The amendment helped ensure gender equality in the electoral process, promoting broader participation in American democracy and recognizing women as equal citizens with full voting privileges.