Debate on Woman Suffrage in the Senate of the United States, 2d Session, 49th Congress, December 8, 1886, and January 25, 1887

"Debate on Woman Suffrage in the Senate of the United States" by Various is a record of the Senate's discussions about giving women the right to vote in the 1880s. This historical document presents the different sides of the debate as senators argued over whether to change the Constitution to allow women to vote. The book starts by introducing the idea of a constitutional change and then dives into a speech by Senator Blair, who strongly believed that all citizens, including women, should have a voice in their government. He argued that women were not properly represented by men and deserved the right to vote. As the story unfolds, other senators share their opinions, creating a picture of the social and political beliefs of the time, exploring ideas about gender, society, and politics.