Washington English Language Requirement for Voting Amendment (1896)
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| Topic English language policy and Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Washington English Language Requirement for Voting Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Washington on November 3, 1896. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported requiring individuals to be able to read and speak English in order to vote. |
A "no" vote opposed requiring individuals to be able to read and speak English in order to vote. |
Election results
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28,019 | 70.04% | ||
| No | 11,983 | 29.96% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for English Language Requirement for Voting Amendment was as follows:
| “ | For proposed amendment to Section 1, Article VI of constitution relative to qualifications of electors. Against proposed amendment to Section 1, Article VI of constitution relative to qualifications of electors. | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Washington Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Washington State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
See also
External links
- Washington Constitutional Amendment Ballot Measures
- Asotin County Sentinel, "Election Notice," October 17, 1896
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