Section XI. Lotteries prohibited

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Right to assemble and petition; divorces; lotteries prohibited

No law shall be passed abridging the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government, or any department thereof; nor shall any divorce be granted otherwise than by due judicial proceedings; nor shall any lottery hereafter be authorized, or any sale of lottery tickets allowed within this state.

Summary:

Election Date: November 3, 1846

Votes For Ratification: 221528

Votes Against Ratification: 92436

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

Notes:

Amendment Source: Report of the Debates and Proceedings of the Convention for the Revision of the Constitution of the ...

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Lotteries prohibited

No lottery shall hereafter be authorised in this state; and the legislature shall pass laws to prevent the sale of all lottery tickets within this state, except in lotteries already provided for by law.

Summary:

Election Date: January 15, 1822

Votes For Ratification: 74732

Votes Against Ratification: 41402

Percent for Ratification: 64%

Percent Against Ratification: 36%

Notes:

Amendment Source: Reports of the Proceedings and Debates of the Convention of 1821

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