1 November 1919: California — In a special legislative session, the State Senate unanimously voted in favor of the 19th Amendment and the State House approved it with a vote of 73 for and 2 against,[94] becoming the 18th state to ratify the federal amendment.[95] 4 November 1919: Maine – The State Senate ratified the 19th Amendment.[96] 5 November 1919: Maine – The State House ratified the 19th Amendment,[96] making Maine the 19th state to approve ratification.[95] 20 November 1919: Lithuania – The Council of Lithuania passed the Law on Elections legalizing universal suffrage to all citizens over the age of 21,[97] which had been outlined in the Provisional Constitution of 1918.[98] 26 November 1919: North Dakota – The State Senate ratified the 19th Amendment.[99]