The demodex mite is one such insect that can infest the hair follicles. Most people carry a few of these mites without experiencing any problems. However, in some instances these mite infestations can cause severe symptoms. Demodex mite infestations tend to affect the eyelids and eyes more than other areas of the body. It is easily treated but can be a serious problem for people living with HIV or suffering with other causes of a weakened immune system.
The 26th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed by Congress on March 23, 1971 and ratified on July 1, 1971, all during the Vietnam War. The amendment provided the right to vote to individuals who were eighteen years of age.
Formally abolishing slavery in the United States, the 13th Amendment was passed by the Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified by the states on December 6, 1865.Library of Congress Web Site | External Web Sites | Selected Bibliography.Digital Collections.A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation.6) by a vote of 38 to 6. June 15, 1864 - The House of Representatives initially defeated the 13th Amendment (S.J. Res. 16) by a vote of 93 in favor, 65 opposed, and 23 not voting, which is less than the two-thirds majority needed to pass a Constitutional Amendment.