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A double referendum on constitutional reform was held in Uruguay on 27 March 1938. Both sets of reforms were approved by voters.

Proposed changes

The first set of reforms had been proposed in a constitutional law on 30 December 1936. They would recognise the "lema" system of factions within political parties and allow several presidential candidates for each lema. The most voted for candidate from the most voted for lema would win the presidential election. The law would also reorganise the Senate.

The second set of reforms were put forward by the General Assembly on 24 February 1938. They would restrict each lema to a single candidate for president, as well as reorganising local government. As this was an administrative initiative by two-fifths of the Assembly, a majority of registered voters voting in favour was required. This was achieved, with 52.47% of all registered voters approving the reforms.

Results

Proposal I

Choice Votes %
For 333,802 93.45
Against 23,385 6.55
Invalid/blank votes
Total 357,187 100
Registered voters/turnout 636,171
Source: Direct Democracy

Proposal II

Choice Votes %
For 333,802 97.99
Against 6,847 2.01
Invalid/blank votes
Total 340,649 100
Registered voters/turnout 636,171
Source: Direct Democracy

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References

  1. ^ Uruguay, 27 March 1938: Constitutional reform I Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. ^ Uruguay, 27 March 1938: Constitutional reform II Direct Democracy (in German)
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