Wisconsin Question 1, Governor and Lieutenant Governor Salary Amendment (1869)

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Wisconsin Question 1

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Election date

November 2, 1869

Topic
Salaries of government officials and State executive official measures
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



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

Wisconsin Question 1

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

47,353 53.14%
No 41,764 46.86%
Results are officially certified.
Source


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

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.
SECTION 9. The Lieutenant Governor shall receive during his continuance in office, an annual compensation or one thousand dollars.

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.

See also


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