Belgian general election, 1874

Belgian general election, 1874

9 June 1874 (1874-06-09)

All 124 seats in the Chamber of Representatives 63 seats needed for a majority   First party Second party   Party Catholic Liberal Last election 71 seats 53 seats Seats won 68 56 Seat change 3 3

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General elections were held in Belgium on 9 June 1874.^[1][2] The result was a victory for the Catholic Party, which won 68 of the 124 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 34 of the 62 seats in the Senate.^[2] Voter turnout was 69.0%, although only 52,074 people were eligible to vote.^[2]

Results

Chamber of Representatives

Senate

References

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