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The House of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes)[1] is the lower house of the General Assembly of Uruguay (Asamblea General). The Chamber has 99 members, elected for a five year term by proportional representation. As of the last election, the Broad Front has retained its majority with 50 Deputies with the National Party receiving 31, the Colorado Party receiving 17, and the Independent Party electing two.[2]
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Latest elections
Main article: Uruguayan general election, 20092009 Uruguayan parliamentary election results Parties Votes % Seats Chamber of
DeputiesSenate Broad Front 1,093,869 47.49 50 16 National Party 657,327 28.54 30 9 Colorado Party 383,912 16.67 17 5 Independent Party 56,156 2.44 2 — Popular Assembly 15,166 0.66 — — Total 2,303,336 100.00 Registered voters 2,563,250 89.86% turnout Source: Corte Electoral See also
- List of Presidents of the Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay
References
- ^ "Uruguay Cámara de Representantes (House of Representatives)". Inter-Parlimentary Union. http://www.ipu.org/parline/reports/2341_A.htm. Retrieved September 24, 2011.
- ^ http://en.mercopress.com/2009/10/27/uruguayan-ruling-coalition-retains-majority-in-next-parliament
External links
- Official website House of Representatives of Uruguay (spanish)
- Politics Data Bank at the Social Sciences School - Universidad de la República (Uruguay)
Coordinates: 34°53′28″S 56°11′14″W / 34.89111°S 56.18722°W
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