Founding & Rights1789-1992

One amendment waited 202 years

Proposed to ratified, the 27th Amendment

One amendment proposed with the Bill of Rights waited more than 202 years for ratification.

Proposed in 1789, it became the 27th Amendment in 1992. It bars a congressional pay change from taking effect until after the next election.

Source

Bill of rights transcriptU.S. National Archives

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