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A constitutional referendum was held in Madagascar on 19 August 1992. The new constitution created a semi-presidential system and a Senate. It was approved by 73% of voters, with a 65% turnout. [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,330,641 | 72.69 |
| Against | 875,485 | 27.31 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 348,470 | - |
| Total | 3,554,596 | 100 |
| Source: EISA | ||
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