Was the ERA ever passed?

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Congress sets a deadline
Congress has set a seven-year deadline for most proposed amendments since the 18th Amendment in 1917. However, the 19th Amendment, which recognized women's suffrage, did not have a time limit.

The Constitution doesn't explicitly state a time limit
The Constitution itself doesn't explicitly state a time limit for ratification. However, the Court has suggested that the amending process "strongly suggest[s]" that proposed amendments aren't open to ratification indefinitely.

Congress can re-open the ratification window
Congress can re-open the ratification window if it chooses. For example, the 27th Amendment was submitted to the states for ratification in 1789, but it wasn't ratified until 1992.

To take effect, an amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states. The Office of the Federal Register at the National Archives keeps the official count of state actions. Legislatures must return specific materials to show proof of ratification.