Lithuanian independence referendum, 1991

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An independence referendum was held in the Lithuania on 9 February 1991.^[1] It was approved by 93.2% of voters. The number of voters voting "yes" was 76.5% of all registered voters, far exceeding the threshold of 50%.^[2] Independence had been declared on 11 March 1990,^[3] and was achieved in August 1991.^[4]

The independence of the Republic of Lithuania was recognized by the United States on 2 September 1991. On 6 September 1991, the Soviet Union itself did the same.

Results

See also

• Latvian independence and democracy poll, 1991
• Estonian independence referendum, 1991
• Soviet Union referendum, 1991

References

Elections and referendums in Lithuania
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European elections	2004 2009 2014
Referendums	1991 1992 (May) 1992 (Jun) 1992 (Oct) 1994 1996 (Oct) 1996 (Nov) 2003 2008 2012 2014
See also: Elections in the Klaipėda Region • Elections in Central Lithuania