N.M. Const. art. XXII, § 16
- Constitution
- Constitution of New Mexico
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
[Submission of constitution to president and congress.] If a majority of the legal votes cast at said election as certified to by said canvassing board, shall be for constitution, it shall be deemed to be duly ratified by the people of New Mexico and the secretary of the territory of New Mexico shall forthwith cause to be submitted to the president of the United States and to congress for approval, a certified copy of this constitution, together with the statement of the votes cast thereon.
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