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When was the 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27th amendment passed by congress and ratified.

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The 27th Amendment was passed by Congress in 1789 and ratified on May 7, 1992. It limits the power of Congress to give itself a raise without standing for reelection first.

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The 27th Amendment was passed by Congress in 1789 as a part of the Bill of Rights. However, it was not ratified until May 7, 1992, making it the amendment with the longest ratification period of 202 years, 6 months, and 12 days. This amendment limits the power of Congress to give itself a raise without standing for reelection first. It ensures that any change in Congressional pay can only take place after the next election is held, allowing the American people to have a say through their votes.

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17 Passed by Congress: May 13, 1912 Ratified: April 8, 1913

18 Passed by Congress: December 18, 1917 Ratified: January 16, 1919.

19 Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920

20 Passed by Congress March 2, 1932. Ratified January 23, 1933.

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