Married women automatically had the same rights as their husbands, as long as the couple lived together in a non-polygamous relationship and he met the income requirements.[61] 12 July 1919: Isle of Jersey, (Channel Islands) — The passage of the Loi sur les Droits Electoraux gave the vote to married women whose husbands were ratepayers and women over 30 who paid rent of ₤10 or more per annum.[2] 15 July 1919: The Vatican — Pope Benedict XV issued a declaration in support of women's political rights.[62] 17 July 1919: Alabama — State Senate rejects ratification of the 19th Amendment with a vote of 19 against and 13 in favor.[63] 21 July 1919: Azerbaijan — Women were granted the right to vote.[64][65] 24 July 1919: Georgia — Both the State Senate and House rejected the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution.[66] 28 July 1919: Arkansas — After a State Senate vote of 29 in favor and 2 against and House vote of 75 for and 17 against, Arkansas became the 12th state to ratify the 19th Amendment.[67][68] 31 July 1919: Montana — The State Senate ratified the 19th Amendment approving women's suffrage.[69][70]