Belgian general election, 1856

Belgian general election, 1856

10 June 1856 (1856-06-10)

All 108 seats in the Chamber of Representatives 55 seats needed for a majority   First party Second party   Party Catholic Liberal Last election 54 seats 54 seats Seats won 63 45 Seat change 9 9

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General elections were held in Belgium on 10 June 1856.^[1][2] In the elections for the Chamber of Representatives the result was a victory for the Catholics, who won 63 of the 108 seats.^[2] Voter turnout was 72.0%, although only 43,573 people were eligible to vote.^[2]

Results

Chamber of Representatives

References

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