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The preliminary result of the 1977 Beef Referendum for Virginia show that the order was disapproved. Of the 5,185 votes cast, 2,640 voted for the order and 2,545 voted against the order.
At least 50 per cent of the registered voters cast a ballot; however, the order
92.6%