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A referendum on Husni al-Za'im's candidacy for president was held in Syria on 25 June 1949, alongside a referendum on presidential powers. [1] Al-Zaim's candidacy was reportedly approved by 99% of voters.
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A referendum on Husni al-Za'im's candidacy for president was held in Syria on 25 June 1949, alongside a referendum on presidential powers. [1] Al-Zaim's candidacy was reportedly approved by 99% of voters.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husni al-Za'im | Independent | 726,116 | 99.37 | |
| Against | 4,615 | 0.63 | ||
| Total | 730,731 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 816,321 | – | ||
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||||
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