Uruguayan constitutional referendum, 1942
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A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 29 November 1942, alongside general elections.[1] The new constitution was approved by 77.17% of voters.[1]
Background
On 18 June 1941 a group of General Assembly members had put forward constitutional amendments.[1] However, it was clear that the proposals would not be approved by a majority of voters, and President Alfredo Baldomir subsequently dissolved the General Assembly on 21 February 1942.[1]
A commission, composed of the largest party, put forward a draft constitution on 28 May, with some small changes to the previous amendments.[1] Baldomir then issued a decree stating that the new constitution would be approved if a majority of those voting were in favour, rather than the previous requirement, established in the 1934 constitution, of a majority of registered voters voting in favour.[1]
New constitution
The new constitution would limit the President and Vice President to a single term in office.[1] It provided for a bicameral General Assembly, with a Senate elected by proportional representation.[1] The lema system would be abolished.[1]
Constitutional initiatives would be possible if supported by 10% of registered voters (reduced from 20%), with the General Assembly allowed to put forward a counter-proposal. Amendments would require a majority vote in both houses of the General Assembly, approval by a Constitutional Council, and then a referendum, in which at least 35% of registered voters must vote in favour.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 443,414 | 77.17 |
| Against | 131,163 | 22.83 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 574,577 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 858,713 | 66.91 |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
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