Wisconsin Bank Comptroller Referendum, Question 1 (1868)
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The Wisconsin Bank Comptroller Referendum was a legislatively-referred state statute / Wisconsin referendum on the November 3, 1868 ballot in Wisconsin, where it was approved.
- This referendum sought voter approval to abolish the office of bank comptroller and transfers the duties to the secretary of state.[1]
Election results
| Question 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Yes | 15,499 | 88.83% | ||
| No | 1,948 | 11.17% | ||
Official results via: Wisconsin Blue Book 2011 - 2012
Text of measure
The language that appeared on the ballot:
For amendment to the banking law
Against amendment to the banking law[2]
(Notes: The two statements would have been printed on separate tickets to put in a ballot box.)
Path to the ballot
- First Legislative Approval: JR 12 (1867)
- Second Legislative Approval: Ch.28 (1868)[1]
Support
Arguments in favor of this referendum included:
- The establishment of the National Banking system and the removal of State Banks makes the office unnecessary.[3]
See also
External links
- Election Notice in The Daily Milwaukee News, October 11, 1868
- Editorial information on the banking law in The Janesville Gazette, October 30, 1868
References
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