November 1994 Uruguayan referendum|
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| For |
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72.30% |
| Against |
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27.70% |
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| For |
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32.59% |
| Against |
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67.41% |
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A double constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 27 November 1994 alongside general elections. Voters were asked two questions; whether they approved of two initiatives, one on preventing cuts in pension payments,[1] and one on the proportion of the state budget spent on education.[2] The first question was approved, whilst the second was rejected.
Initiatives
Pension cuts
The pension cuts referendum was initiated by the Association of Retirees through collecting signatures equal to one-tenth of the number of registered voters.[1]
Education budget
The referendum on reserving 27% of the state budget for education was initiated by the Teachers Union by collecting the required number signatures. It would involve amending articles 214, 215 and 220 of the constitution.[2]
Results
Pension cuts
| Choice
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Votes
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%
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| For |
1,540,462 |
72.30
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| Against |
590,156 |
27.70
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| Total |
2,130,618 |
100
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| Registered voters/turnout |
2,328,478 |
91.50
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| Source: Direct Democracy
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Education budget
| Choice
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Votes
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%
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| For |
694,351 |
32.58
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| Against |
1,436,267 |
67.42
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| Total |
2,130,618 |
100
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| Registered voters/turnout |
2,328,478 |
91.50
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| Source: Direct Democracy
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References