“Frequent Senate elections would encourage perpetual campaigning and undermine legislative stability. A 72-month term provides sufficient time for senators to govern effectively, implement long-term policies, and remain accountable to voters.”
Constitutional reform from Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance of January 2021
Proposed by Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance in Columbia
Senate: 0.0% / 67% of all seats
House of Representatives: 29.2% / 67% of all seats
Package Overview (2 measures)
FailedCreated: Jan. 1, 2021
Opened: Jan. 24, 2021
Closed: Jan. 26, 2021
Opening this package cost 60 PP.
What would change
Full constitution with changes markedCurrent wording is shown as it was when voting began.
Legislatures
Senate
The Senate is elected every 36 months (currently 72)
every 72 months
every 36 months
Amendments
Amendments
Add an amendment: “All citizens have The Right to Privacy and shall not be spied on by the gover…”
All citizens have The Right to Privacy and shall not be spied on by the government or any organization. Home invasion must be permitted by a judge with a judicial warrant which must be shown to the resident. All data collected belongs to person from whom the data was collected and shall not be bought or sold unless the individual gives permission.
Proposer's case
To increase election frequency and add protections for our citizens.
Vote tally
Senate
Failed
0Yes
79No
21Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%) — needs 66.6%
Against: 79 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 21
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 79 | No | Frequent Senate elections would encourage perpetual campaigning and undermine legislative stability. A 72-month term provides sufficient time for senators to govern effectively, implement long-term policies, and remain accountable to voters. |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
House of Representatives
Failed
127Yes
66No
242Not voted
435 seats
For: 127 / 435 seats (29.2%) — needs 66.6%
Against: 66 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 242
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 66 | No | Frequent Senate elections would encourage perpetual campaigning and undermine legislative stability. A 72-month term provides sufficient time for senators to govern effectively, implement long-term policies, and remain accountable to voters. |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 127 | Yes | No reason given |