26th Amendment 
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3/21/2021
Americans Can Vote at 18 Because of Congressional Action 50 Years Ago
by Jennifer Frost
The 26th Amendment resulted from Congress's determination to act swiftly in response to a Supreme Court decision that made it impracticable to grant 18 year olds the right to vote by simple legislation. Youth vote activists, Congress, and democracy advocates should demand similar focus on protecting voting access this year.
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