Congress of the Dominican Republic


In the Dominican Republic legislative power is vested in the National Congress (Congreso Nacional), a bicameral legislature comprising a Senate (32 senators), and a Chamber of Deputies (178 deputies).

Congressional elections are held in even numbered years not divisible by four (even-numbered years divisible by four are reserved for presidential elections).

Suffrage is universal and compulsory for all Dominican citizens aged over 18, or under that age if married.

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