Homonym: Twenty-Fourth Amendment (Voting)
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified on January 23, 1964. It prohibits the use of poll taxes in federal elections, ensuring that citizens cannot be denied the right to vote based on their ability to pay a tax. This amendment aimed to eliminate financial barriers that disproportionately affected low-income individuals and marginalized communities.
The amendment was part of the broader civil rights movement, which sought to secure equal voting rights for all Americans. By removing poll taxes, the Twenty-Fourth Amendment helped to promote greater voter participation and strengthen democracy in the United States.