FAQ: States and the Equal Rights Amendment

The proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was sent to the states for ratification in 1972. Thirty-five states ratified the amendment during the 1970s ERA struggle. Here is a look at some frequently asked questions about states and the Equal Rights Amendment.

• Which states ratified the Equal Rights Amendment?

• Which states have not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment?

• Which states ratified the ERA during the first year?

• Which state was the first state to ratify the ERA?

• Which state was the last state to ratify the ERA?

• When did states ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?