Why did people like William Jennings Bryan

support this amendment to the Constitution?

Support of William Jennings Bryan to this amendment to the Constitution: Throughout his life William Jennings Bryan supported many causes which led to the amendments to the constitution. Two of the major amendment he supported were 17th and 19th amendments. After 17th amendment went into effect it ended the indirect election way of selecting US Senates. Bryan strongly advocated for 'women's right to vote' and his efforts led to the passage of 19th amendment. After the passage of 19th amendment US constitution guaranteed women a vote in elections.