By 1972, the amendment was supported by both major parties and was immensely popular; but though it made it through Congress, it was defeated when it failed to get the vote of thirty-eight legislatures by 1982.
The amendment was supported by both major parties. This was by 1972. The amendment was immensely popular. This was by 1972. It made it through Congress. But, it was defeated. It failed to get the vote of thirty-eight legislatures by 1982.