What was the vote count in the Senate for the proposed Equal Rights Amendment?
84-8
75-17
90-2
68-24
Answer
The proposed Equal Rights Amendment passed the Senate with a vote count of 84-8. This overwhelming support was a result of intense pressure from women's groups, including the National Organization for Women, which Betty Friedan co-founded.
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