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Episode 8 of 9: Democrats & some Republicans propose Bizarre 3 State ERA Ratification
ERA zealots claim that in 1992 when Michigan became the 38th state to ratify James Madison’s 1789 Congressional Pay Amendment, a precedent was set for the ERA to be resurrected. The National Organization for Women president, Eleanor Smeal, currently contradicts and rejects her 1978 Congressional testimony and now claims that Congress cannot set a ratification deadline. This position also contradicting the US Supreme Court.
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By Bob MarshallERA zealots claim that in 1992 when Michigan became the 38th state to ratify James Madison’s 1789 Congressional Pay Amendment, a precedent was set for the ERA to be resurrected. The National Organization for Women president, Eleanor Smeal, currently contradicts and rejects her 1978 Congressional testimony and now claims that Congress cannot set a ratification deadline. This position also contradicting the US Supreme Court.