Originally posted by Hangtime
It sure didn't take 'em long to get the states to sign off.. 2 years or less; probably a record for an amendment.
AMENDMENT XI
Passed by Congress March 4, 1794. Ratified February 7, 1795.
11 months
AMENDMENT XII
Passed by Congress December 9, 1803. Ratified June 15, 1804.
just over six months
AMENDMENT XIII
Passed by Congress January 31, 1865. Ratified December 6, 1865.
11 months
AMENDMENT XIV
Passed by Congress June 13, 1866. Ratified July 9, 1868.
25 months
AMENDMENT XV
Passed by Congress February 26, 1869. Ratified February 3, 1870.
11 months
AMENDMENT XVI
Passed by Congress July 2, 1909. Ratified February 3, 1913.
3yrs, 5 months (Income tax took some time)