The U.S. Senate ratified the 19th Amendment in 1919, which granted women the right to vote. This monumental amendment was the result of decades of advocacy and struggle by the women's suffrage movement. Key figures such as Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Alice Paul played significant roles in championing women's rights and mobilizing public support. The amendment was officially certified on August 26, 1920, marking a pivotal victory in the fight for gender equality in the United States. The ratification of the 19th Amendment significantly changed the political landscape, enabling women to participate fully in democracy.