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1830's-1840's

The rise of Democratic Politics allowed for all white men the right to vote regardless of wealth, class, or influence.

This democratic movement for suffrage rights for whitemen allowed for the foundation of equal voting rights to be established. Although not completely equal, the push for voting rights began at this point.

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February 3, 1870

Gave suffrage to all Americans of color

The 15th amendment stated that "the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." The first major step in legislation towards equal rights on suffrage.

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May 21, 1919

Gave women the right to vote

The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote and have a voice in the representation of their communities. Protecting their right to voice and opinion.

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1924

Granted Native Americans full US citizenships

The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, also known as the Snyder Act, protected the rights of Native Americans who were previously denied the right to citizenship entirely. The 14th amendment previously had not applied to Native Americans, which has now been overturned following this legislation.

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June 27, 1952

Lifted racial restrictions on citizenship laws and immigration laws

The McCarren Walter Act of 1952 protected the suffrage laws of immigrants by allowing them to become legal citizens of the US, thus allowing for them to vote .

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1959

Gave residents of Washington DC the right to vote for representatives in the Electoral College

The 23rd Amendment put in legislation to give proper representation and voice for all citizens, even those not belonging to a specific state. This legislation protects voting rights for all Americans through inclusion.

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January 23, 1964

Protected the rights of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary election without being denied due to poll tax or any other type of tax

The 24th amendment removed the bar that poll taxes had on elections, allowing for Americans of all income levels to participate in voting.

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1965

Lifted legal barriers at state and local levels that prevented African Americans from their 15th amendment rights.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 alleviated efforts to strip African Americans from their 15th amendment rights at local levels, in the form of proficiency tests and heritage checks, once again protecting the full voting rights of African Americans.

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1971

Gave suffrage to citizens aged 18 years or older (previously 21)

The 26th Amendment allowed for citizens ages 18 or older to now participate in voting, protecting the rights of all Americans qualified to vote. This legislation was created through the Cold War.

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1975

banned the voting literacy tests nationwide and required voting materials to be translated for language-minority citizens

The VRA Reauthorization of 1975 cemented the voting rights of African Americans, as the literacy tests were targetted for minorities and African Americans. The voting rights of immigrants and foreign language speakers were also protected in this legislation.

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Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act

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Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act

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1984

mandated that polling places be accessible for people with disabilities

The Voting Accessibility for Elderly and Handicapped Act allowed for the elderly and the handicapped to be able to vote without restrictions that had to do with the polling place. Voting rights were protected with this legislation as it provided equal opportunity for elderly and the handicapped.