Philippine constitutional plebiscite, 1935
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A constitutional referendum was held in the Philippines on 14 May 1935.[1] The proposed new constitution had been written in 1934, with the aim of earning the approval of the United States Government in the hope that the United States would live up to its promise to grant the Philippines independence.
The constitution was approved by 96% of voters, and was in force until 1972.
Background
The Hare–Hawes–Cutting Act, which provided for the independence of the Philippines, was passed by the United States Congress, but was rejected by the Philippine Congress. In 1934 the Tydings–McDuffie Act, which had the same aim, was passed. A Constitutional Convention was elected in July 1934 to draw up a new constitution.[1]
New constitution
The new constitution provided for a president elected for a single term of six years and a unicameral Congress. Amendments to the constitution would require a 75% majority in Congress or a Constitutional Convention, as well as a mandatory referendum.[1]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,213,046 | 96.43 |
| Against | 44,963 | 3.57 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 1,258,009 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,935,972 | |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Philippines, 14 May 1935: Constitution Direct Democracy (German)
External links
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