Unratified Amendments

The Constitution's amendment process is intentionally rigorous, requiring broad consensus among Congress and state legislatures. Despite this, some amendments, like the 27th, have taken centuries to ratify, highlighting the complexities and peculiarities of constitutional law. The story of the 27th Amendment, which restricts Congress from altering its pay until after elections, illustrates how amendments can linger in limbo, with the elusive 12th amendment still waiting for its fate.