November 1994 Uruguayan referendum

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.

November 1994 Uruguayan referendum
27 November 1994
Reject cuts in pension payments
For
72.30%
Against
27.70%
27% of the state budget for education
For
32.59%
Against
67.41%

Initiatives

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Pension cuts

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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

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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

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Pension cuts

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Choice Votes %
For 1,540,462 72.30
Against 590,156 27.70
Total 2,130,618 100
Registered voters/turnout 2,328,478 91.50
Source: Direct Democracy

Education budget

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Choice Votes %
For 694,351 32.58
Against 1,436,267 67.42
Total 2,130,618 100
Registered voters/turnout 2,328,478 91.50
Source: Direct Democracy

References

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