New York Amendment 10, Bribe Charges Amendment (1874)
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| Topic Criminal sentencing |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
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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
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New York Amendment 10 |
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351,693 | 66.41% | ||
| No | 177,923 | 33.59% | ||
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- Results are officially certified.
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Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Amendment 10 was as follows:
| “ | For the proposed amendment to add a new article to be known as article fifteen, "relating to official corruption." Against the proposed amendment to add a new article to be known as article fifteen, "relating to official corruption." | ” |
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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