Section 13.

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The whole number of members to which the State may at any time be entitled in the House of Representatives of the United States, shall be apportioned, as nearly as may be, amongst the several counties, cities and towns of the State, according to their population.

Summary: Minor changes in comma usage.

Election Date: July 6, 1869

Votes For Ratification: 210585

Votes Against Ratification: 9136

Percent for Ratification: 96%

Percent Against Ratification: 4%

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Amendment Source: 1870 Virginia Constitution

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The whole number of members to which the State may at any time be entitled in the House of Representatives of the United States shall be apportioned as nearly as may be amongst the several counties, cities and towns of the State according to their population.

Summary: Removed language about slaves and Indians not taxed as well as several commas

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Amendment Source: 1864 Virginia Constitution

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The whole number of members to which the state may at any time be entitled in the house of representatives of the United States, shall be apportioned as nearly as may be amongst the several counties, cities and towns of the state, according to their respective numbers; which shall be determined, by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons.

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Election Date: October 25, 1851

Votes For Ratification: 67562

Votes Against Ratification: 9933

Percent for Ratification: 87%

Percent Against Ratification: 13%

Notes: Election was held 10/23/1851-10/25/1851.

Amendment Source: 1851 Virginia Constitution

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The whole number of members, to which the State may at any time be entitled, in the House of Representatives of the United States, shall be apportioned, as nearly as may be, amongst the several counties, cities, boroughs and towns of the State, according to their respective numbers; which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other persons.

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1851 — Article IV. Section 13

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1851 — Article IV. Section 14

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Summary: New section. U.S. House apportionment among Virginia counties using three fifths formula

Election Date: April 1, 1830

Votes For Ratification: 26055

Votes Against Ratification: 15536

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

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Amendment Source: 1830 Virginia Constitution

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