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