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Constitutional Convention debate on representation and voting
Lawmakers debated a state wide fractional or multiple voting system to preserve city and town representation yet satisfy one man one vote. Goldstein argued constitutional amendments could allow it while counties might carry additional population based seats. Delegates warned on state safeguards and the effect on city town rights, with a final decision pending ongoing discussion.
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Goldstein
Supreme Court
Block Island
New Jersey
DeCiantis
Grafton H. Willey Jil
Barrington
John F. Doris
Woonsocket
Edward M Dolbashian
Portsmouth
General Assembly