A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 30 November 1958 alongside general elections.Uruguay, 30 November 1958: Constitutional reform Direct Democracy Two proposals for amendments to the constitution were put to voters, but both were rejected.
Proposals Proposal 1 was put forward by the Ruralista/Herrerista faction of the National Party through the General Assembly, and proposed a presidential system of government, separating the presidential and parliamentary elections, and abolishing the lema system.
Proposal 2 was put forward by the Civic Union through a popular initiative, and proposed introducing a presidential system of government.
Results ChoiceVotes%Proposal 1235,94123.04Proposal 2153,66215.01Against both634,08061.95Total429,760100Registered voters/turnout1,158,93937.08Source: Direct Democracy
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