What It Means
Banned poll taxes in federal elections.
Historical Context
Part of the civil rights era reforms.
Original Text
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote... shall not be denied or abridged... by reason of failure to pay poll tax or other tax.”
- Amendment Number
- 24 of 27
- Ratified
- 1964
- Category
- Modern
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