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Paragraph 2 refers to the process taken by states as they "voted for ratification." In the excerpt
below, select the phrase that helps explain the meaning of ratification.
As has been pointed out by the chairman, a 7-year time limit was placed on it. In
1978, the proposed amendment had been approved by 35 States. Unfortunately, no
additional States had voted for ratification before the new deadline and the proposed
amendment died on June 30, 1982