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The Chamber of Senators (Cámara de Senadores) is the upper house of the General Assembly (Asamblea General) of Uruguay. The Chamber has 30 members elected for a five year term by proportional representation; the vice-president of Uruguay presides over the chamber's sessions. As of the most recent general election, 16 Senators represent the Frente Amplio, 9 represent the National Party, and 5 represent the Colorado Party. [1]
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Parties | Votes | % | Seats | |
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Chamber of Deputies |
Senate | |||
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 |
As of the Uruguayan general election, 2009.
As of the Uruguayan general election, 2004.
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