Missouri Amendment 17, Military Service Exemptions, Officer Selection, and Branch Authorization Measure (February 1924)
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| Topic Military service policy and State National Guard and militia |
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| Type Constitutional convention referral |
Origin |
Missouri Amendment 17 was on the ballot as a constitutional convention referral in Missouri on February 26, 1924. It was defeated.
A "yes" vote supported amending the Missouri State Constitution to remove the exemption for conscientious objectors from military service, revise rules for the election and assignment of military officers, and authorize the formation of additional military service branches, including the air service, as provided by military regulations. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Missouri State Constitution to remove the exemption for conscientious objectors from military service, revise rules for the election and assignment of military officers, and authorize the formation of additional military service branches, including the air service, as provided by military regulations. |
Election results
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Missouri Amendment 17 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 143,223 | 43.77% | ||
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183,958 | 56.23% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Amendment 17 was as follows:
| “ | Amendment No. 17- Article XIII.- Militia.- To amend Sections 1, 3 and 4 of Article XIII:- Removes provided exemption from military service; provides for election and appointment of militia officers; modifies provision for forming volunteer companies. | ” |
Path to the ballot
On August 2, 1921, voters approved a constitutional convention question. The convention convened on May 16, 1922, and adjourned on November 6, 1923. It was composed of two delegates from each of the 34 senatorial districts, along with 15 delegates elected at large. Rather than drafting an entirely new constitution, the convention decided to propose a series of 21 separate amendments.[1]
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