A double constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 27 November 1994 alongside general elections. Voters were asked two questions; whether they approved of two initiatives, one on preventing cuts in pension payments,Uruguay, 27 November 1994: No hidden cuts in pension payments Direct Democracy and one on the proportion of the state budget spent on education.Uruguay, 27 November 1994: 27% of the state budget for education Direct Democracy The first question was approved, whilst the second was rejected.
Initiatives Pension cuts The pension cuts referendum was initiated by the Association of Retirees through collecting signatures equal to one-tenth of the number of registered voters.
Education budget The referendum on reserving 27% of the state budget for education was initiated by the Teachers Union by collecting the required number signatures. It would involve amending articles 214, 215 and 220 of the constitution.
Results Pension cuts ChoiceVotes%For1,540,46272.30Against590,15627.70Total2,130,618100Registered voters/turnout2,328,47891.50Source: Direct Democracy
Education budget ChoiceVotes%For694,35132.58Against1,436,26767.42Total2,130,618100Registered voters/turnout2,328,47891.50Source: Direct Democracy
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