Congress of the Republic of Peru (1829–1992)
| Congress of the Republic of Peru | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses |
Senate Chamber of Deputies |
| Leadership | |
Last President of the Senate | |
Last President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| Seats | 240 60 Senators 180 Deputies |
| Meeting place | |
 | |
| Legislative Palace of Peru | |
The Congress of the Republic of Peru was the representation of legislative power of Peru from 1829 until 1992. Its composition was bicameral, being composed of a Chamber of Deputies and a Senate. A message to the nation given by President Alberto Fujimori announced the dissolution of Congress, leading to an election for the Democratic Constituent Congress, which would enact the 1993 Constitution. This Constitution decreed that the legislature would consist of a unicameral Congress. It functions since 1995.
The Senate represented the Republic of Peru, It was composed by 60 members since from 1980 to 1992, each for single electoral district plus senators for life who have held the Presidency of the Republic, they were elected by majority vote. Senators are elected from party lists for a period of 5 years. The minimum age to run was 35 years.
The Chamber of Deputies represented the people. It was composed of 180 members from 1980 to 1992, representing the people and are elected by direct vote, secret and universal. They were elected by proportional representation from lists and, nominally, nationwide. MP's also exercised their office for a period of five years and must have had at least 25 years old on election day.
On April 5, 1992, was the last day that met Bicameral Congress, dismissed by the government.