A referendum on the islands' status was held in the Federated States of Micronesia on 21 June 1983. Voters were asked two questions. The first was on whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between the FSM and the United States. The second was what their preference was if Free Association was rejected. Voters were presented with the option of independence or an alternative which they had to fill in on the ballot form.[1]
The first question was approved by 76.88% of voters, rendering the outcome of the second question (58.04% in favour of independence) moot.
Results
Compact of Free Association with the USA
Do you approve of the Compact of Free Association and its related Agreements?
If the Compact of Free Association is not approved, I recommend to the government that it negotiate an agreement with the government of the United States consistent with my preference for the following political status: [ ] Independence [ ] A relationship with the United States other than Free Association. You may describe that status
