Lithuanian referendum, 1996

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A four-part referendum was held in Lithuania on 20 October 1996 alongside the first round of parliamentary elections.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of three amendments to the constitution and whether money from the sale of state property should be used to compensate those who lost their Soviet-era savings due to inflation.[2] The three constitutional amendments would reduce the number of members of the Seimas, fix the date for elections to be in the spring, and to reserve at least 50% of government expenditure to social spending.[2]

Although all four were approved by at least 76% of those casting valid votes, voter turnout was only 52-53%, meaning that the threshold of 50% of all valid voters voting in favour was not passed, and the referendums failed.[2]

Results

Constitutional amendment on reducing the number of members of the Seimas

Choice Votes %
For879,72777.9
Against238,63521.1
Invalid/blank votes224,691
Total1,353,448100
Registered voters/turnout2,597,53052.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Constitutional amendment on fixing the election date in spring

Choice Votes %
For860,46576.2
Against252,91622.4
Invalid/blank votes224,691
Total1,353,448100
Registered voters/turnout2,597,53052.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Constitutional amendment on social spending

Choice Votes %
For858,67076.1
Against257,30322.8
Invalid/blank votes224,691
Total1,353,448100
Registered voters/turnout2,597,53052.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Using the proceeds of privatisation to compensate savers

Choice Votes %
For1,012,49779.5
Against260,20720.5
Invalid/blank votes89,630
Total1,362,573100
Registered voters/turnout2,597,53052.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. 1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1211
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