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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 - Bristol County - 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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City/Town Ward Pct Blanks Total Votes Cast
Totals
113,503
60,269
21,433 195,205
Acushnet
 
2,747
1,394
303
4,444
Attleboro
 
7,675
4,095
920
12,690
Berkley
 
608
294
94
996
Dartmouth
 
6,024
3,348
679
10,051
Dighton
 
1,392
829
166
2,387
Easton
 
3,391
3,366
271
7,028
Fairhaven
 
4,181
2,311
713
7,205
Fall River
 
20,827
9,960
7,052
37,839
Freetown
 
1,523
762
107
2,392
Mansfield
 
3,171
2,072
253
5,496
New Bedford
 
22,484
11,533
4,345
38,362
N. Attleborough
 
4,766
2,888
701
8,355
Norton
 
2,609
1,561
213
4,383
Raynham
 
2,106
1,438
209
3,753
Rehoboth
 
2,128
793
254
3,175
Seekonk
 
3,870
1,201
514
5,585
Somerset
 
6,071
2,797
798
9,666
Swansea
 
4,480
1,842
633
6,955
Taunton
 
9,660
6,050
2,697
18,407
Westport
 
3,790
1,735
511
6,036
County Totals
113,503
60,269
21,433 195,205