Article I.

Section XIX. Of the disqualifications of members

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Of the disqualifications of members

No Senator or representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office under this Commonwealth which shall have been created, or the emoluments of which shall have been increased during such time: and no member of Congress or other person holding any office (except of attorney at law and in the militia) under the United States or this Commonwealth, shall be a member of either house during his continuance in Congress or in office.

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Election Date: October 9, 1838

Votes For Ratification: 119,228

Votes Against Ratification: 116,076

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

Notes: Change proposed as part of a set by the Convention of 1837-38.

Amendment Source: 1838 Amendments Proposed by the Convention of 1837 38

Effective Date Source: Schedule, Sec. II

Of the disqualifications of members

No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he shall have been elected, be appointed to any civil office under this commonwealth, which shall have been created or the emoluments of which shall have been increased, during such time; and no member of Congress, or other person holding any office (except of attorney at law and in the militia) under the United States, or this commonwealth, shall be a member of either House during his continuance in Congress, or in office.

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1874 — Article II. Section 8

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1874 — Article II. Section 15

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