Massachusetts 1922 ballot measures
In 1922, voters decided on five statewide ballot measures in Massachusetts on November 7.
- One was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment.
- Four were veto referendums.
- Voters approved two (40%) and rejected three (60%).
On the ballot
November 7, 1922
Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
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Question 1 | Amend provisions relating to roll calls in the General Court for the adoption of preambles of emergency laws |
|
333,549 (57%) |
252,111 (43%) |
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Question 2 | Allow voluntary associations of five or more people to sue and be sued under their common name |
|
300,260 (50%) |
301,205 (50%) |
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Question 3 | Require all motion picture films to be submitted to and approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety |
|
208,252 (27%) |
553,173 (73%) |
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Question 4 | Enact laws for the enforcement of federal prohibition |
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323,964 (43%) |
427,840 (57%) |
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Question 5 | Require that a District Attorney must be a member of the Bar of the Commonwealth |
|
396,623 (58%) |
282,011 (42%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Massachusetts
- List of Massachusetts ballot measures
- 1922 ballot measures
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