August 1987 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum
# August 1987 Palauan Compact of Free Association referendum

A sixth referendum on the Compact of Free Association was held in Palau on 21 August 1987, after the previous five referendums had failed to achieve the 75% in favour necessary. Voters were asked whether they approved of the Compact of Free Association between Palau and the United States signed on 10 January 1986. It was approved by 73.0% of voters, with a turnout of 74.7%.

## Results

| Choice | Votes | % |
| - | - | - |
| For | 5,964 | 73.0 |
| Against | 2,201 | 27.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 17 | - |
| Total | 8,182 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. |||
