Amendments and Ratification

The Corwin Amendment serves as a cautionary tale about open-ended amendments, lingering since 1861. Despite Congress implementing ratification deadlines starting with the 18th Amendment, the Child Labor Amendment remains in limbo due to its lack of a timer. Additionally, the Equal Rights Amendment and the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment highlight the complexities of ratification timelines, with some states continuing to ratify even after deadlines have passed.