A referendum on leasing the Samaná Peninsula to the United States for 99 years was held in the Dominican Republic on 19 February 1873.
[1] The proposal was approved by 99.91% of voters, but was never implemented after President Buenaventura Báez was overthrown on 2 January 1874.
[2] The US would purchase the Dominican Republic for $1.5 million and would lease the Samaná Peninsula for $147,229.91 for 99 years.
[2] Although the proposal was approved in the 1870 referendum, the United States Senate rejected the annexation on 30 June 1870 with a 28–28 vote.
[3] However, Báez still required the money, and wanted to continue with the Samaná Peninsula leasing deal on the same terms.