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New York Amendment 10, Bribe Charges Amendment (1874)

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New York Amendment 10

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Election date

November 3, 1874

Topic
Criminal sentencing
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



New York Amendment 10 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in New York on November 3, 1874. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported providing for guidelines in charging any persons holding an office under the state for bribery. 

A "no" vote opposed providing for guidelines in charging any persons holding an office under the state for bribery. 


Election results

New York Amendment 10

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

351,693 66.41%
No 177,923 33.59%
Results are officially certified.
Source



Path to the ballot

See also: Amending the New York Constitution

A simple majority vote is required during two successive legislative sessions for the New York State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 126 votes in the New York State Assembly and 32 votes in the New York State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

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