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The Constitution of the United States of America
Additional Amendments, Amendment XXIII, Section 2
Introduction:
Amendment XXIII of the U.S. Constitution grants residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections. Specifically, Section 2 of this amendment states that Congress has the authority to enforce this article through appropriate legislation. This amendment was ratified in 1961, allowing D.C. residents to participate in the electoral process for the President and Vice President, ensuring that they are not excluded from voting rights enjoyed by citizens in the states.
Actual Text:
“The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. ”
