How they voted
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Palau’s four attempts to persuade the required 75 per cent of the populace to approve the compact have all failed.
On February 10, 1983 61 per cent (4,452) voted Yes; 37 per cent (2,175) said No. The turnout was 88 per cent.
On September 4, 1984: Yes: 66 per cent (4,290). No: 32 per cent (2,103). Turnout 71 per cent.
On February 21,1986: Yes: 72 per cent (5,079). No: 27 per cent (1,957). Turnout 71 per cent.
On December 2, 1986. Yes 65 per cent (5,789). No: 34 per cent (2,986). Turnout 80 per cent.