National American Woman Suffrage Association. Convention
Women--Suffrage--New York
Shields, John Knight, 1858-1934
United States--Tennessee-Chattanooga
Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (U.S.)
National Woman Suffrage Publishing Company]]>
Cox, James M. (James Middleton), 1870-1957
Frierson, William L., 1868-1953
Los Angeles (Calif.)--Newspapers
Los Angeles County (Calif.)--Newspapers
North Carolina. General Assembly
Tennessee. General Assembly
Women--Suffrage--North Carolina
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee]]>

The article refers to actions taken by the state legislatures on August 17, 1920. In North Carolina, the state legislature voted to defer consideration of the federal suffrage amendment until the General Assembly met in regular session in 1921. According to the article, anti-suffrage forces planned to bring the matter up under special order the following morning to get rid of it quickly. The article quotes Representative Neal, anti-suffrage floor leader, as saying "Call it up and kill it right."

In Tennessee, the lower House of the Tennessee legislature adjourned after three hours of debate with a final vote expected the following day. The article discusses the number of votes required to pass the amendment.

The article discusses National Woman's Party efforts to get Democratic Presidential nominee Governor Cox, of Ohio, to go to Nashville and exert his influence on the Tennessee Legislature to ratify the amendment.]]>
Cox, James M. (James Middleton), 1870-1957
Frierson, William L., 1868-1953
Jefferson County (Ky.)--Newspapers
Louisville (Ky.)--Newspapers
North Carolina. General Assembly
Tennessee. General Assembly
Walker, Seth M., 1892-1951
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee
Women--Suffrage--North Carolina]]>
In Tennessee, the lower House of the Tennessee legislature adjourned after three hours of debate with a final vote expected the following day. The article discusses the number of votes required to pass the amendment.

In the Tennessee General Assembly there was also a debate on whether or not the legislature has the right to act on ratification at all since a clause of the state constitution provides that in order for the legislature to pass a proposed amendment, the group must have been elected prior to the submission of the amendment by Congress.

Articles on page 4, "Cox Not to Take Hand / No Thought of Going to Tennessee He Says," "Women Want Cox's Aid / Suffragists Renew Efforts to Get Nominee to Tennessee": Summary of National Woman's Party efforts to get Democratic Presidential nominee Governor Cox, of Ohio, to go to Nashville and exert his influence on the Tennessee Legislature to ratify the amendment. Suffragists did not think Governor Cox would do so unless Tennessee Democratic leaders extended him an invitation.

"Suffrage is Held Up / North Carolina Postpones Vote Until 1921 Assembly" regarding the vote in the North Carolina General Assembly to table the amendment until the next regular session in 1921.]]>
Cox, James M. (James Middleton), 1870-1957
Frierson, William L., 1868-1953
North Carolina. General Assembly
Philadelphia (Pa.)--Newspapers.
Tennessee. General Assembly
Walker, Seth M., 1892-1951
Women--Suffrage--North Carolina
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee]]>

In Tennessee, the lower House of the Tennessee legislature adjourned after three hours of debate with a final vote expected the following day. The article discusses the number of votes required to pass the amendment.

In the Tennessee General Assembly there was also a debate on whether or not the legislature has the right to act on ratification at all since a clause of the state constitution provides that in order for the legislature to pass a proposed amendment, the group must have been elected prior to the submission of the amendment by Congress.

The author also mentions the vote in the North Carolina General Assembly to table the amendment until the next regular session in 1921.

The author incorrectly refers to the Speaker of the House as "Speaker Walton." His last name is Walker.]]>
Cox, James M. (James Middleton), 1870-1957
New York (N.Y.)--Newspapers
North Carolina. General Assembly
Tennessee. General Assembly
Walker, Seth M., 1892-1951
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee
Women--Suffrage--North Carolina]]>
"Suffs Set back in Two States/ North Carolina Senate Votes to Defer Matter until Session of 1921/ Tennessee is Wavering/Adjournment of Lower House Prevents Final Action and Antis Claim Victory"

This article refers to actions taken by the state legislatures on August 17, 1920. In North Carolina, the state legislature voted to defer consideration of the federal suffrage amendment until the General Assembly met in regular session in 1921. According to the article, anti-suffrage forces planned to bring the matter up under special order the following morning to get rid of it quickly. The article quotes Representative Neal, anti-suffrage floor leader, as saying "Call it up and kill it right."

In Tennessee, the lower House of the Tennessee legislature adjourned after three hours of debate with a final vote expected the following day. The article discusses the number of votes required to pass the amendment.

"Suffragists' Sole Hopes Resting on Tennessee"
Very short article about Tennessee being the determining factor in whether women would vote in the November 1920 election. 35 states ratified but efforts to persuade the Governors of Vermont and Connecticut to call special sessions failed, and Florida was not expected to take any favorable action.

Additional article: "Cox is Ready to Go to Tenn., Say Suffs/ Only Awaits Democratic Bid from Nashville"
The article discusses National Woman's Party efforts to get Democratic Presidential nominee Governor Cox, of Ohio, to go to Nashville and exert his influence on the Tennessee Legislature to ratify the amendment. Suffragists did not think Governor Cox would do so unless Tennessee Democratic leaders extended him an invitation.]]>
Constitutional amendments--Ratification
Cox, James M. (James Middleton), 1870-1957
National Woman's Party
North Carolina. General Assembly
Paul, Alice, 1885-1977
Tennessee. General Assembly
United States--Massachusetts
Walker, Seth M., 1892-1951
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee]]>

"Enemies Force Adjournment at Nashville/ Claim Vote of 53 to 44 on Motion Shows Stand on Ratification/ Raleigh Postpones Action for Year" This article refers to actions taken by the state legislatures on 8/17. In North Carolina, the state legislature voted to defer consideration of the federal suffrage amendment until the General Assembly met in regular session in 1921. According to the article, anti-suffrage forces planned to bring the matter up under special order the following morning to get rid of it quickly. The article quotes Representative Neal, anti-suffrage floor leader, as saying "Call it up and kill it right."

In Tennessee, the lower House of the Tennessee legislature adjourned after three hours of debate with a final vote expected the following day. The article discusses the number of votes required to pass the amendment and refers to Tennessee as "virtually the last hope of the suffragists."

Additional article on page 12: "Women Take Courage / Believe Tennessee Adjournment a Favorable Omen"
Alice Paul, of the National Woman's Party, makes a statement that NWP political chairman Abby Scott Baker was in discussions with Democratic Presidential nominee Governor Cox, of Ohio, to exert his influence on the Tennessee Legislature to ratify the amendment.]]>
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Bratton, Robert W.
Brent, Margaret, approximately 1601-1670
Burn, Harry Thomas, 1895-1977
Constitutional amendments--Ratification
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Shawnee County (Kan.)--Newspapers
Topeka (Kan.)--Newspapers
Walker, Seth M., 1892-1951
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee]]>
"Motion Made to Reconsider/ Will have right of way in Tennessee House Thursday/ Suffragists Confident 'Antis' Last Attempt Will Fail/ Wild Scenes in Chamber/ Almost Fist Fight Between Two Legislators /Certify Ratification Next Step, If Reconsideration Fails."

A detailed discussion of the legislative events in Tennessee which led to the passage of the federal suffrage amendment.
"Kansas Started Partial Suffrage/ Legislature Struck Out Word 'Male' in 1874/ Since then several states Have Acted Independently/ Began Before Revolution/ Maryland Woman Demanded Voice in Assembly in 1647/ Nineteenth Amendment Monument to Susan B. Anthony."

The article details the history of votes for women in the United States, citing Kansas as the first state to attempt to give partial suffrage. The article delves into the history of the women's suffrage movement, including Margaret Brent, Abigail Adams, and the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention.]]>
Auburn (Me.)--Newspapers
Brent, Margaret, approximately 1601-1670
Catt, Carrie Chapman, 1859-1947
Constitutional amendments--Ratification
Lewiston (Me.)--Newspapers
National American Woman Suffrage Association
United States--Tennessee
Voter registration
Walker, Seth M., 1892-1951
Women--Suffrage--Maine
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee]]>
"Tennessee House Votes for Federal Amendment/ Vote was 50 to 46, Speaker Walker Changing His Vote to Aye in an Attempt to Have Action Reconsidered-He is Privilege to Call it Up Within the Next Two Days"

After two preliminary procedural votes, the House passed the suffrage resolution with a vote of 49 to 47. Before the final tally, House speaker Seth Walker changed his vote to make the vote 50 to 46, which would allow him to bring up a motion to reconsider the resolution. The article delves into the history of the women's suffrage movement, including Margaret Brent, Abigail Adams, and other prominent historical figures.

"Suffrage Leaders Rejoice at Adoption of Amendment" Carrie Chapman Catt, President of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, makes a statement reacting the to the passage of the federal suffrage amendment, and announces the formation of the League of Women Voters.

"Maine Women Must Register / Granting Suffrage to Women Does Not Necessitate Special Legislative Session"
Article discusses Maine's decision not to call special legislative session in order to register women to vote, but rather increase the clerical force to manage the increase in women voter registration prior to the next election.]]>
Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine]]>
Women--Suffrage--Tennessee]]>