Article I.

Section XIV. Divorce

Divorce

The legislature shall not have power to enact laws annulling the contract of marriage in any case where, by law, the courts of this Commonwealth are or may hereafter be empowered to decree a divorce.

Summary: New section

Election Date: October 9, 1838

Votes For Ratification: 119,228

Votes Against Ratification: 116,076

Percent for Ratification: 51%

Percent Against Ratification: 49%

Notes: Part of a series of changes proposed by the Convention of 1837-38.

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

Effective Date Source: Schedule, Sec. II