1953 Syrian constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
861,152
|
99.69%
|
| No
|
2,713
|
0.31%
|
| Valid votes
|
863,865
|
99.94%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
560
|
0.06%
|
| Total votes
|
864,425
|
100.00%
|
|
A constitutional referendum was held in Syria on 10 July 1953.[1] The changes to the constitution were approved by 99.7% of voters, with turnout reported to be 86.8%.[2]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
861,152 |
99.7
|
| Against |
2,713 |
0.3
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
560 |
–
|
| Total |
864,425 |
100
|
| Source: Nohlen et al.
|
References
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p221 ISBN 0-19-924958-X
- ^ Nohlen et al., p224