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Summary of Question 1

The proposed amendment would provide that equality under the law may not be denied or abridged on the basis of sex, race, color, creed or national origin. This amendment adds one sentence to Article I of Part the First of the Constitution which now contains a general statement of individual rights, including the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty and the right to acquire and protect property.

1976 - Statewide - Question 1Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in joint sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate on August 15, 1973, by a vote of 261-0, and on May 14, 1975, by a vote of 217-55?

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County Blanks Total Votes Cast
Barnstable More »
 
48,298
21,844
4,171
74,313
Berkshire More »
 
38,089
25,658
6,182
69,929
Bristol More »
 
113,503
60,269
21,433
195,205
Dukes More »
 
3,772
981
469
5,222
Essex More »
 
167,201
117,740
22,723
307,664
Franklin More »
 
19,272
10,541
1,856
31,669
Hampden More »
 
102,892
71,727
13,801
188,420
Hampshire More »
 
39,491
18,417
3,057
60,965
Middlesex More »
 
373,797
239,143
41,616
654,556
Nantucket More »
 
1,813
599
251
2,663
Norfolk More »
 
168,125
123,084
16,680
307,889
Plymouth More »
 
83,247
75,457
9,132
167,836
Suffolk More »
 
112,008
89,235
37,271
238,514
Worcester More »
 
173,558
91,094
24,765
289,417
Totals
1,445,066
945,789
203,407 2,594,262