The Parliament of the Kingdom of Laos was the bicameral legislature of the Kingdom of Laos from 1947 to 1975. It consisted of the National Assembly, whose members were popularly elected, and the Royal Council, whose members were appointed by the King or elected by the National Assembly.Laos Inter-Parliamentary Union The last elections to the National Assembly took place in 1972.
Royal Council The Royal Council or King's Council, Thipuksa Phramahakaxat, reviewed the legislations approved by the National Assembly. It had 12 appointed members. Six members were appointed by the King of Laos and six were nominated by the National Assembly. The President of the council was the presiding officer. The chamber was responsible for scrutinizing bills approved by the National Assembly, and advising the King on the approval of the bills.
President Took office Left office NotesPrince Boun Oum 19471949Kou Abhay 19491953 or laterPhaya Khammao Vilay1955Kou Abhay 1956 or earlier1960Phaya Muong Sen1961 or earlier1961 or laterOuthong Souvannavong19651975Prince Khammao19751975
National Assembly The National Assembly () had 60 members elected in popular elections. The legislative term was five years. The President of the National Assembly was the presiding officer. According to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Laos, National Assembly was the supreme legislative body.
President Took office Left office NotesPhoui Sananikone19471950Phao Panya19501951Kou Voravong19511954Pheng Phongsavan 19551956Souphanouvong19581959Pheng Phongsavan 19591959Souvanna PhoumaMay 1960August 1960Somsanith Vongkotrattana19611963Phoui Sananikone19631965Oudom Souvannavong19661967Phoui Sananikone19681974
See also Kingdom of Laos List of legislatures by country
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