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Alabama House Opposes Susan B. Anthony Ratification
Alabama lawmakers vote 60 to 31 against ratification of the Susan B. Anthony woman suffrage amendment. The House defied leaders and many voters while the Senate had already rejected the measure. The campaign highlighted fears of black enfranchisement and federal control of state elections.
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Montgomery
Ala
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National
Democratic Executive Committee
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Alabama