Type Lower House Last election 26 October 2014 | Seats 99 | |
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President of the Chamber Gerardo Amarilla, PN
Since 1 March 2016 Political groups FA (50)
Nacional (32)
Colorado (13)
Independent (3)
AP (1) Voting system Party-list proportional representation
D'Hondt method | ||
The Chamber of Representatives (Spanish: Cámara de Representantes) is the lower house of the General Assembly of Uruguay (Asamblea General). The Chamber has 99 members, elected for a five-year term by proportional representation with at least two members per department. As of the last election, the Broad Front has retained its majority with 50 Deputies with the National Party receiving 31, the Colorado Party receiving 17, and the Independent Party electing two.
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