Claim Citation Readiness
Claim Count
2
Claim Fact-Check Status
Claims
Contributors
Date Precision
Exact day
Destination URL
Display Date
February 16, 1933
End Sort Year
1933
Era
Prohibition and Repeal
Event ID
83
Evidence Confidence
Strong
Featured?
Geography
Washington, D.C., United States
Historical Significance
Moved the convention-based repeal proposal to the House for final congressional approval.
Last Reviewed
September 2, 2026
Publication Status
Published
Record Type
Event
Research Notes
Keep Senate approval distinct from the House’s February 20 vote and the amendment’s later state ratification.
Scope
American Whiskey Core
Start Sort Year
1933
Summary
The Senate approved the repeal amendment proposal after restoration of the state-convention ratification provision.
Thematic Lanes
Law and TaxationCulture and Consumption
Timeline Date
February 16, 1933
Evidence anchor
Official U.S. House history, fully reviewed and preserved.
Drafting guardrail
This event records Senate passage only.