He as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1920 when he cast the deciding vote that ratified the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote.

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Janelle Greer

28 July, 02:28

He as a member of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1920 when he cast the deciding vote that ratified the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote.

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Ashlynn · Answer 1

Although he didn't serve in the Tennessee General Assembly, Harry T. Burn of Niota was elected when he was just 22 years old.

He changed his vote at 1920, to support ratification. With that, he broke a tie in the House of Representatives and made history by guaranteeing women the right to vote.