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Wisconsin 1949 ballot measures
In 1949, voters decided on two statewide ballot measures in Wisconsin on April 5.
- Two were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (50%) and rejected one (50%).
On the ballot
April 5, 1949
Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Question 1 | Budgets; Veterans | Allow the state to appropriate money to improve veterans' housing |
|
311,576 (52%) |
290,736 (48%) |
|
Question 2 | Taxes; Property | Repeal the prohibition on the state taxation of federal lands |
|
245,412 (45%) |
297,237 (55%) |
See also
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