1986 Romanian military referendum

A referendum on the military was held in Romania on 23 November 1986.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of reducing the size of the army and cutting military spending by 5%.[1] According to official results, the proposals were approved by 100% of voters, with not a single vote against and only 228 registered voters not voting.[1]

Background

Following a proposal by President Nicolae Ceaușescu, on 23 October 1986 the Great National Assembly changed the constitution to allow for referendums, whilst the voting age was lowered to 14 years.

Results

Choice Votes %
For17,650,974100
Against00
Invalid/blank votes0
Total17,650,974100
Registered voters/turnout17,651,20299.99
Source: Direct Democracy
100%
Yes
gollark: Are you a woman yourself?
gollark: Ok, eric, do you interest in boys or girls?
gollark: What is your name?
gollark: That's all.
gollark: That> i take the fact that i'm still alive that i must be doing something okayseems stupid.

References

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