Article XIV.

Section 13. When Constitution to take effect

When Constitution to take effect

This Constitution shall be in force from and including the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven, except as herein otherwise provided.

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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