Missouri 1965 ballot measures
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In 1965, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Missouri on August 17.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (66%) and rejected one (33%) measures.
On the ballot
August 17, 1965
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment 1 | Term limits | Limit a person to being elected Governor twice or only once if they have served more than two years of another person’s elected term |
|
204,987 (73%) |
75,968 (27%) |
|
| Amendment 2 | Local government | Authorize cities to sell, in addition to leasing, manufacturing and industrial development plants built with revenue bond proceeds |
|
176,942 (65%) |
94,882 (35%) |
|
| Amendment 3 | Legislative structure; Redistricting; Legislative processes | Set the size of the state House and Senate |
|
112,211 (41%) |
160,568 (59%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri
- Types of ballot measures in Missouri
- List of Missouri ballot measures
- 1965 ballot measures
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