| − | Despite having been conservative on other issues, Reid supported the [[Equal Rights Amendment]], which was ultimately defeated by a [[grassroots]] movement led by [[conservative]] activist [[Phyllis Schlafly]]. | + | Despite having been conservative on other issues, Reid supported and voted in favor of the [[Equal Rights Amendment]],<ref>[https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/92-1971/h197 TO PASS H.J. RES. 208.]. ''GovTrack.us''. Retrieved February 21, 2021.</ref> which was ultimately defeated by a [[grassroots]] movement led by [[conservative]] activist [[Phyllis Schlafly]]. |