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chro nolog y 1820 November 20 The Council of Revision returns a bill calling for a convention to amend the constitution of 1777. 1821 March 13 A statute provides for a referendum on the question of a convention and for the election of delegates if a majority of the electorate approves. April 30 The enlarged electorate, as provided by law, approves of the convention.The vote is 109,34 6 to 34,901. June 18 Delegates are elected from cities and counties in accordance with the apportionment of members to the lower chamber of the legislature. August 28 The convention opens in Albany. September 4 The convention resolves itself into committee of the whole to begin debate on the reports of the select committees. September 25 Spencer’s amendment to attach a $250 property qualification to electors for the senate is defeated in committee of the whole, 19 to 100. October 27 The convention begins to act on amendments adopted in the committee of the whole and approves the suffrage article, 72 to 32. 132 The New York Convention November 4 Carpenter’s amendment for the reform of the judiciary is adopted, 62 to 53. November 10 The convention approves the revised constitution, 98 to 8,and adjourns sine die. 18 22 January 15–17 The revised constitution is ratified by the electorate that called the convention into being, 75,42 2 to 41,4 97. ...

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