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The New York Times, June 18, 1920 – The state suffrage bill, passed by the Louisiana House, falls short of the required two-thirds majority in the Louisiana Senate. read clipping

 

The New York Times, June 19, 1920 – Democratic women expect to gain equal power in the Democratic Party at the upcoming National Convention in San Francisco. read clipping

 

The New York Times, June 20, 1920 – A Republican woman describes her experience attending her first national convention. read clipping

 

The New York Times, June 20, 1920 – Sunday Magazine – Many Republican women are disappointed they had no decision-making role at the Republican National Convention, but most issues of importance to the women who attended are included in the party’s platform. read clipping

 

The New York Times, June 21, 1920 – The leaders of the National Woman’s Party think the recent US Supreme Court decision may affect Tennessee’s ability to act on the Suffrage Amendment. Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court ruled that states cannot impose additional restrictions, not detailed in the US Constitution, for ratifying federal amendments. This overrode an Ohio court decision to uphold the requirement for a voter referendum on the Suffrage Amendment. In Tennessee and Florida, the State Constitutions specify an election of the Legislature must take place before they can act on a federal amendment. Ratification of

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