1962 Uruguayan constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 25 November 1962 alongside general elections.[1] The proposed amendments to the constitution were rejected by 83% of voters.

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Proposals

The amendments had been put forward by the Ruralista/Herrerista faction of the Colorado Party through the General Assembly, and proposed re-introducing a presidential system of government to replace the colegiado system.[1]

Results
Choice Votes %
For195,62316.71
Against975,39783.29
Total1,171,020100
Registered voters/turnout1,526,86876.69
Source: Direct Democracy
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gollark: I mean, generally, most people will be neutral, because that's basically how neutral is defined.
gollark: Well, it doesn't have a neutral option.

References
  1. Uruguay, 25 November 1962: Constitutional reform Direct Democracy (in German)


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