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Submission to States
- When
- December 12, 1803
- Where
- U.S. Capitol Building
The amendment was officially submitted to the 17 states on December 12, 1803, for ratification.
Following congressional approval, the Twelfth Amendment was officially submitted to the 17 states on December 12, 1803. This action initiated the ratification process, which required approval by three-quarters of the state legislatures.
Sources
- Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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