Referendum repealing equal rights for immigrants in relation to property
1924 Nevada State Question 2
4 November 1924
Shall Senate Joint Resolution No. 2 (Thirtieth Session), relative to amending article 1 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada, by striking out section sixteen thereof, be approved[a][1][2]
Results
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
6,280
50.12%
No
6,249
49.88%
Yes
60%–70%
50%–60%
No
60%–70%
50%–60%
1924 Nevada State Question 2 was a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Nevada to repeal language granting equal rights to foreign-born residents of the state in relation to native-born citizens in the context of the possession, enjoyment, and inheritance of property. The measure was narrowly passed, with 6,280 votes in favor and 6,249 against.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 2 of the 30th session placed the amendment on the ballot. On March 5, 1923, the Nevada Senate resolved, with the Nevada Assembly concurring, the resolution.[3]
The amendment repealed Article 1, Section 16, of the Constitution of Nevada, titled “Rights of foreigners,” which had stated: “Foreigners who are, or who may hereafter become Bona-fide residents of this State, shall enjoy the same rights, in respect to the possession, enjoyment and inheritance of property, as native born citizens.”[5]
↑Note: Ormsby County no longer exists; Carson City on the map represents Ormsby County's percentage shade.
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