Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic
Chamber of Deputies Cámara de Diputados | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | 1844 |
New session started | 16 August 2020 |
| Leadership | |
President of the Chamber of Deputies | Alfredo Pacheco[1], PRM since 16 August 2020 |
Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies | Olfanny Méndez, PRM since 16 August 2020 |
Majority Leader | Julito Fulcar Encarnación, PRM since 16 August 2020 |
Minority Leader | Gustavo Sánchez, PLD since 16 August 2020 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 190 deputies |
Political groups | PRM and allies (101)
88 PRM
2 PHD
2 APD
1 PRSD
1 PQDC
1 BIS
1 PCR
3 FA
2 DxC
Opposition: (89) 61 PLD
17 FP
5 PRSC
3 PRD
2 ALPAÍS
1 PLR |
Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
| Closed list[2] proportional representation, D'Hondt method | |
Last election | 5 July 2020 |
Next election | 19 May 2024 |
| Meeting place | |
| Congress Palace Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | |
| Website | |
| www.camaradediputados.gob.do | |
The Chamber of Deputies (Spanish: Cámara de Diputados) is the lower chamber of the Congress which, along with the Senate, makes up the legislature of the Dominican Republic.
References
- ↑ Flores, Javier (16 August 2020). "Eduardo Estrella y Alfredo Pacheco, los escogidos para ser presidentes del Congreso". Listin Diario. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ↑ "Resolución que elimina el voto preferencial" (PDF). Georgetown University. Center for Latin American Studies.