Tennessee accompanied Victoria Woodhull to argue that the Constitution did not bar women from voting.
On January 10, 1871, Tennessee Claflin played a supportive role as her sister, Victoria Woodhull, became the first woman to address the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. While Victoria delivered a revolutionary address advocating for women’s suffrage, Tennessee's presence underscored solidarity and emphasized the Claflin sisters' partnership in this transformative period for women's rights. Their combined efforts helped lay the groundwork for future gender equality legislation.