A double referendum was held in Egypt on 19 April 1979. The two subjects were the Egypt–Israel peace treaty and changes to the country's political system, including the reintroduction of multi-party politics and the change to a bicameral Parliament through the creation of the Shura Council.[1] The Peace Treaty was approved by 99.9% of voters, whilst the political reforms were approved by 99.7%.[2] Voter turnout was 90.2%.[2]
Results
Egypt–Israel Peace Treaty
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
9,900,271 |
99.9
|
| Against |
10,217 |
0.1
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
9,772 |
-
|
| Total |
9,920,260 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
10,998,675 |
90.2
|
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
9,890,271 |
99.7
|
| Against |
20,217 |
0.3
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
9,772 |
-
|
| Total |
9,920,260 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
10,998,675 |
90.2
|
References