American Samoan ballot measure
1973 American Samoan constitutional referendum|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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 Yes
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1,097
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34.35%
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 No
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2,097
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65.65%
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A constitutional referendum was held in American Samoa on November 6, 1973.[1] Voters were asked to whether they approved of a new constitution,[2] The new constitution provided for the direct election of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, a doubling of the salaries for members of the Fono,[3] issuing government bonds to raise money, and decentralizing some powers to counties and villages.[2]
As with the previous referendum in 1972, the proposals were rejected, with 34% in favor and 66% against.
