South Carolina Amendment 4 (1998)

South Carolina Amendment 4 removes the part of the Constitution that makes marriage between whites and blacks illegal. It was on the November 3, 1998 election ballot in South Carolina where it passed, with 61.9% of voters in favor.

Text of measure

The language that appeared on the ballot:

This amendment, if approved, will remove the part of the Constitution that makes marriage between whites and blacks illegal.

See also

• South Carolina 1998 ballot measures

References

• National Conference of State Legislatures Ballot Measures Database

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