1855 Belgian general election
General elections were held in Belgium on 12 June 1855.[1] In the Senate elections, Catholics won 31 seats and the Liberal Party won 23.[1] Voter turnout was the lowest in Belgian history at just 35.0%, although only 42,907 people were eligible to vote.[1] The Chamber was not up for election this year.
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Results
    
    Senate
    
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | 
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| Catholics | 31 | ||
| Liberal Party | 23 | ||
| Total | 54 | ||
| Sternberger et al. | |||
References
    
- Sternberger, D, Vogel, B & Nohlen, D (1969) Die Wahl der Parlamente: Band I: Europa - Erster Halbband, p105
 
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