Writing the Bill
Mink, Congresswoman Edith Green and Senator Birch Bayh took action. Representative Green formed a special subcommittee for their first meeting. Mink gathered others who were in favor of the law. Many participants either worked for institutions or academic organizations. An amendment was presented with the statement, which would be part of the bill banning sexual discrimination. The bill was sent straight to the full committee, but was defeated.
Mink
Mink knew there was more to be done. She had conversations with House members and interested organizations. Mink refused to give up. The bill was agreed upon by the House of Representatives and was sent to the Senate. The Senate had debates about the final version for the new law, and finally in May of 1972, the Senate approved the final version. The provision banning sex discrimination was in full committee as part of the Higher Education Bill. |
On June 8, 1972 the Senate passed The Education Amendments Act, including Title IX. All it needed now was a president signature. |
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