More than 97% of voters have favored attempting to join America as the 51st state instead of staying a self governing territory. The final decision is up to U.S. Congress, which has
Puerto Rico votes in referendum to become US state Via www.bbc.co.uk The US territory backed a non-binding referendum – but the final decision is with Congress. 06/12/2017 8:17 AM
Chase Horsley
May 19, 2026
