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A '''constitutional referendum''' was held in [[Zambia]] on 17 June 1969. The referendum proposed amending the constitution to remove the requirement for future amendments of clauses protecting fundamental rights to go to a public referendum, and instead require only a two-thirds majority in the [[National Assembly of Zambia|National Assembly]].<ref>[http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/zam1969results.htm Zambia: 1969 Referendum results] EISA</ref> The referendum was passed with 85% voting in favour of the change. Voter turnout was 69.5%.<ref>[http://africanelections.tripod.com/zm.html Elections in Zambia] African Elections Database</ref> | A '''constitutional referendum''' was held in [[Zambia]] on 17 June 1969. The referendum proposed amending the constitution to remove the requirement for future amendments of clauses protecting fundamental rights to go to a public referendum, and instead require only a two-thirds majority in the [[National Assembly of Zambia|National Assembly]].<ref>[http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/zam1969results.htm Zambia: 1969 Referendum results] EISA</ref> The referendum was passed with 85% voting in favour of the change. Voter turnout was 69.5%.<ref>[http://africanelections.tripod.com/zm.html Elections in Zambia] African Elections Database</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 09:44, 19 June 2016
A constitutional referendum was held in Zambia on 17 June 1969. The referendum proposed amending the constitution to remove the requirement for future amendments of clauses protecting fundamental rights to go to a public referendum, and instead require only a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly.[1] The referendum was passed with 85% voting in favour of the change. Voter turnout was 69.5%.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 904,337 | 85.02 |
| Against | 159,348 | 14.98 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 39,667 | − |
| Total | 1,103,352 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,587,966 | 69.48 |
| Source: African Elections Database | ||
References
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- ↑ Zambia: 1969 Referendum results EISA
- ↑ Elections in Zambia African Elections Database
