While the nation is anxiously waiting to see who will be the next president, Florida is watching six constitutional amendments.

Now that the amendment has failed, here’s what to know about Amendment 3 and marijuana in Florida. Amendment 3 would have allowed adults 21 and older to buy and use up to three ounces of marijuana.

A 60% super-majority of votes is required to amend Florida's constitution. Amendment 3, which would have allowed recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, fell short of that at 55.9%. “I'm a little surprised that it didn't pass. A little disappointed,” said Roger Brown, President of ACS Laboratory.

Despite receiving a majority of "yes" votes, Florida's Amendment 3 failed to pass. Here's why, how state now compares to the rest of the country.

In Florida, constitutional amendments need at least 60% of the vote to be adopted. Amendment 3, which would have allowed people 21 and older to use marijuana without any medical reason, got about 56% of the vote.

Florida voters rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults at least 21 years old and allowed them to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana.

WPTV Reporter Zitlali Solache speaks to the President of Liberty Counsel Action after Amendment 4 fails in Florida.

Voters have decided against legalizing marijuana for recreational use in Florida, the Associated Press is projecting. Amendment 3 would have allowed for the possession, purchase and use of marijuana products and accessories for adults 21 and over.