1858 Minnesota Amendment 1

1858 Minnesota Amendment 1 was a legislatively referred constitutional amendment, which amended the Minnesota Constitution to allow the state to issue bonds to fund the construction of railroads, with an aggregate limit of $5,000,000. The measure was one of two that appeared on the ballot of Minnesotan voters on April 15, 1858. It was accepted by 78.80% of voters. The election was held following the ratification of the constitution, but before statehood became official on May 11, 1858.

It was repealed by 1860 Minnesota Amendment 1 two years later.

Results

To authorize $5 million railroad loan
ChoiceVotes%
For25,02378.80
Against6,73321.20
Total31,756100.00
Source: [1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "State Constitutional Amendments Considered". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.