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title: "48 U.S.C. § 67 to 72"
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# 48 U.S.C. § 67 to 72 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 642

## Notes

Section 67, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, § 1, 56 Stat. 1016, provided that legislative power and authority of Territory shall be vested in a Senate and a House of Representatives.

Section 68, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, § 1, 56 Stat. 1016, related to membership of Senate and terms of office of Senators.

Section 69, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, § 1, 56 Stat. 1016, related to membership of House of Representatives.

Section 69a, act Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 4, as added Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, § 1, 56 Stat. 1017, provided for establishment and adjustment of legislative districts.

Section 70, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, § 1, 56 Stat. 1017, prescribed election procedure for senators and representatives.

Section 71, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, § 1, 56 Stat. 1018, required Governor to order elections to fill vacancies in legislature.

Section 72, acts Aug. 24, 1912, ch. 387, § 4, 37 Stat. 513; Nov. 13, 1942, ch. 637, § 1, 56 Stat. 1018, prescribed salaries and mileage of members of legislature.