A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 16 December 1951.Uruguay, 16 December 1951: Constitution Direct Democracy The proposed amendments to the constitution were approved by 54% of voters.
Proposals The proposed changes to the constitution were presented to the General Assembly on 30 June 1951. The Chamber of Deputies approved it by a vote of 85 to 14 on 10 October, whilst the Senate approved it by a vote of 26 to 4 on 26 October.
The amendments would: reintroduce the colegiado system of government, giving six seats on the National Council of Government to the largest party and three to the second largest party. provide for a bicameral General Assembly elected by proportional representation. retain the use of the lema system. allow petitions for constitutional amendments signed by 10% of registered voters, and allow the General Assembly to put forward a counter-proposal to the proposed amendments.
Results ChoiceVotes%For232,07654.00Against197,68446.00Total429,760100Registered voters/turnout1,158,93937.08Source: Direct Democracy
Aftermath The colegiado system was reintroduced prior to the 1954 general elections.
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