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United States. Congress Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009

Procedure if Majority in First Plebiscite Favors Option 2- If a majority of the ballots in a plebiscite conducted pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) are cast in favor of Option 2, the Government of Puerto Rico is authorized to conduct a plebiscite on the following 3 options: (1) Independence: Puerto Rico should become fully independent from the United States.
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United States. Congress Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009

Puerto Rico and the United States should form a political association between sovereign nations that will not be subject to the Territorial Clause of the United States Constitution. If you agree, mark here XX. (3) Statehood: Puerto Rico should be admitted as a State of the Union. If you agree, mark here XX. SEC. 3. APPLICABLE LAWS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS. (a) Applicable Laws- All Federal laws applicable to the election of the Resident Commissioner shall, as appropriate and consistent with this Act, also apply to any plebiscites held pursuant to this Act.
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