1996 Guamanian referendum

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A series of four referendums on casinos and senators was held in Guam on 5 November 1996. [1] A reduction of the number of senators from 21 to 15 passed, [2] but proposed term limits for senators failed. [3] Voters approved a measure limiting the budget for parliamentary business to 2.5% of the national budget, [4] and rejected a proposal to permit casinos to open on the island. [5]

Results

QuestionForAgainstInvalid/
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Total
votes
Registered
voters
TurnoutOutcome
Votes%Votes%
Reduced number of Senators25,12468.6111,49531.395,60042,21955,31976.32Approved
Allowing casinos9,50925.4927,80174.514,90942,21976.32Rejected
Limiting budget for parliamentary business27,24078.567,43521.447,54442,21976.32Approved
Senatorial terms increased from two to four years14,56541.8420,24358.167,41142,21976.32Rejected
Source: Direct Democracy [2] [3] [4] [5]

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  2. 1 2 "Guam (USA), 5. November 1996 : 15 statt 21 Senatoren". Direct Democracy.
  3. 1 2 "Guam (USA), 5. November 1996 : Zulassung von Spielcasinos". Direct Democracy.
  4. 1 2 "Guam (USA), 5. November 1996 : Höchstens 2,5% des Staatshaushalts für Parlamentsbetrieb". Direct Democracy.
  5. 1 2 "Guam (USA), 5. November 1996 : Verlängerte Amtszeit und Amtszeitbeschränkung für Senatoren". Direct Democracy.