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The 2004 PSOE 36th Federal Congress was held from 12 July to 14 July 2004, after the party's victory in the 2004 general elections.
The 36th Congress saw José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero reelected with 96% of the votes. [1]
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The 2004 PSOE 36th Federal Congress was held from 12 July to 14 July 2004, after the party's victory in the 2004 general elections.
The 36th Congress saw José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero reelected with 96% of the votes. [1]
| Candidate | Vote | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero (PSOE) | 891 | 95.81 | |
| Invalid/blank ballots | 39 | 4.19 | |
| Total | 930 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Historia Electoral | |||
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