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A double referendum was held in Transnistria on 24 December 1995. Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution and membership of the Commonwealth of Independent States. [1] [2] The new constitution provided for a parliamentary republic, a bicameral parliament and obligatory referendums for amending sections I, II and IV of the constitution. [2] Both proposals were approved by over 80% of voters. [1] [2]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 82.70 | ||
| Against | 17.30 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | – | ||
| Total | 100 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 62.70 | ||
| Source: Direct Democracy | |||
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 89.70 | ||
| Against | 10.30 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | – | ||
| Total | 100 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 62.70 | ||
| Source: Direct Democracy | |||
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