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S. 1182 (100th)

A bill to provide for a referendum in Puerto Rico on the admission of Puerto Rico into the Union as a State.

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Introduced

12 May 1987

Last action

12 May 1987 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]

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Summary

Requires Puerto Rico, upon the call of its Governor, to hold a referendum on its admission to the Union as a State, between January 1, 1989, and December 31, 1994. Requires the Governor to count the votes in the referendum in the manner provided for in general elections. Applies the election laws of Puerto Rico to the referendum. Authorizes appropriations for the direct costs of the referendum.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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