1939 plebiscite On 7 August 1939, the United States Congress enacted a law in accordance with the recommendations of the Joint Preparatory Commission on Philippine Affairs. Because the new law required an amendment of the Ordinance appended to the Constitution, a plebiscite was held on 24 August 1939. The amendment received 1,339,453 votes in favor, and 49,633 against.
1939 PlEBiscItE oN 7 augusT 1939, the UNiTed sTAteS congresS EnACTEd a law iN ACcOrdAnce wIth tHe RecommeNdAtiOns oF tHe JOiNt pReParatOry commiSsion on PHilIppiNE affAIrS. Because The NEw LaW reQuIreD an amENdmenT of tHe OrdinancE aPPEnded To the ConsTitUTion, a pleBIscIte wAs helD On 24 augUsT 1939. thE ameNdmeNt ReceiVED 1,339,453 voteS iN FaVor, And 49,633 AgainsT.