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Wisconsin Question 1, Governor and Lieutenant Governor Salary Amendment (1869)
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| Topic Salaries of government officials and State executive official measures |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Wisconsin Question 1 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Wisconsin on November 2, 1869. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported amending the constitution to increase the salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor to $5000 and $1000, respectively. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the constitution to increase the salaries of the governor and lieutenant governor to $5000 and $1000, respectively. |
Election results
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Wisconsin Question 1 |
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47,353 | 53.14% | ||
| No | 41,764 | 46.86% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 1 was as follows:
| “ | For amendment to the constitution For amendment to the constitution, no | ” |
Constitutional changes
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SECTION 5. The Governor shall receive during his continuance in office, an annual compensation of five thousand dollars, which shall be in full for all traveling or other expenses incident to his duties. |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Wisconsin Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during two legislative sessions for the Wisconsin State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 50 votes in the Wisconsin State Assembly and 17 votes in the Wisconsin State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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