<P> With Republicans in the majority of the House of Representatives, the act was passed July 22, 1919 with 287 in favor and 100 opposed . Unfortunately the act was in large part a failure, being unable to prevent mass distribution of alcoholic beverages and also inadvertently gave way to massive increase in organized crime . The act would go on to be the standard for enforcing prohibition, until the passing of the 21st amendment in 1933 effectively repealed it . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article is in a list format that may be better presented using prose . You can help by converting this article to prose, if appropriate . Editing help is available . (January 2018) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article is in a list format that may be better presented using prose . You can help by converting this article to prose, if appropriate . Editing help is available . (January 2018) </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> During the Prohibition era's first years, amendment supporters were gratified by a decline in arrests for drunkenness, hospitalization for alcoholism, and instances of liver - related medical problems . These statistics seemed to validate their campaign and to suggest that America's future might include happier families, fewer industrial accidents, and a superior moral tone . </Li> <Li> Most Americans greeted the end of the Prohibition era with relief . While the end of the conflict and lawlessness was a relief there was also a clear benefit that Americans could recognize . The legalization of alcohol meant that alcohol could be taxed by government; the United States was in the midst of the Great Depression and state and federal governments needed revenue to create relief programs . </Li> </Ul>

What were the only two states that did not ratify the 18th amendment