1985 Haitian constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Haiti on 22 July 1985.[1] The amendments to the new constitution would restore multi-party politics, although only on the condition that all parties swore allegiance to President Jean-Claude Duvalier, as well as re-confirming Duvalier as President for Life and allowing him to single-handedly appoint the Prime Minister and his successor. The changes were reportedly approved by 99.98% of voters,[2] although it was widely considered a sham and led to Duvalier being overthrown the following year.

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Results

Choice Votes %
For2,375,01199.98
Against4480.02
Invalid/blank votes
Total2,375,459100
Source: Direct Democracy
gollark: Is it *that* restricted? Apparently there was a thing where it was *somehow* ruled that feeding animals things was "interstate commerce" and thus federally controlled.
gollark: States set their own laws in some things, the central government sets laws for other things.
gollark: I have a rough idea.
gollark: Which is ironic given that it was originally designed to not do much.
gollark: The federal government does a lot, so I think there's decent consistency in *laws*.

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p381 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Around the World: Haiti Says 99.9% Backed President in Referendum New York Times, 28 July 1985
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