Why did congress decide to repeal prohibition?

Congress decided to repeal Prohibition primarily due to the negative social and economic consequences it caused, such as the rise of organized crime, illegal speakeasies, and a significant loss of tax revenue. The Great Depression further intensified calls for repeal, as legalizing alcohol promised to create jobs and generate much-needed tax income. The 21st Amendment, ratified in 1933, ultimately marked the end of Prohibition, reflecting a shift in public opinion towards the regulation rather than the outright ban of alcohol.