Only needs Congress approval now.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Ric ... ndum,_2012
A referendum on the political status of Puerto Rico was held in Puerto Rico on November 6, 2012.[1][2] Puerto Ricans were asked whether they agree to continue with the current territorial status, and were then given three choices of alternate political status to choose from: statehood, independence, or a sovereign nation in free association with the United States.[3]
This was the fourth referendum held to decide on the political status of Puerto Rico. Previous ones were held in 1967,[4] 1993,[5] and 1998.[6]
If Puerto Ricans vote for an option other than the current U.S. territory status, the government of Puerto Rico will be expected to petition the federal government on behalf of the voters. For example, if a majority of voters choose statehood, Puerto Rico's nonvoting Resident Commissioner can be expected to introduce legislation admitting Puerto Rico to the Union. As with other bills, it would have to pass both the House and the Senate, and be signed by the President of the United States, or, if vetoed, veto overridden by 2/3 of each of the House and Senate to become law.[2]
The referendum resulted in 53.9% of voters voting against maintaining the political status, and 61.9% opting for Statehood if status is to be changed[7].
