Senate (Cambodia)
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The first Senate session was held on March 25, 1999, and the first election was held on January 22, 2006. The fifth and current Senate was inaugurated by King Norodom Sihamoni on April 3, 2024.
Electoral system
The Senate of Cambodia is elected every 6 years by an indirect party-list proportional representation through 8 multi members constituencies (regions), with the Communal Chiefs, Communal Councilors, Members of the National Assembly.[1]
| Regions | Provinces | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Region 1 | Phnom Penh | 6 |
| Region 2 | Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum | 8 |
| Region 3 | Kandal | 5 |
| Region 4 | Banteay Meachey, Battambang, Siem Reap, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey | 10 |
| Region 5 | Kampot, Kep, Takeo | 7 |
| Region 6 | Prey Veng, Svay Rieng | 7 |
| Region 7 | Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk, Koh Kong, Pursat | 9 |
| Region 8 | Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Strung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri | 6 |
Term and session
Article 102: The term of the Senate is six years and ends on the day when the new Senate takes office.
Article 107: The Senate holds its ordinary sessions twice a year. Each session shall last at least three months. If requested by the king or Prime Minister, or at least one-third of all the senators, the Senate shall convene in an extraordinary session.
An absolute majority vote of all senators is used in the following cases:
- Election of the President, Vice Presidents of the Senate and all members of the commissions or special commission
- Adoption of organic laws
- Adoption of the internal regulations of the Senate
- Adoption of laws or issues
A two-thirds majority vote of all senators is used for the following cases:
- Adoption of the Constitution law
- The vote pertaining to the decision to indict, arrest, detent, confinement disciplinary action, parliamentary immunity, incompatibility, loss of membership, or abandonment of post.
A three-fourths majority vote of all senators is to be used to decide on the suspension of detention or indictment of any senator.
Leadership
The President of the Senate is assisted by two Vice Presidents who lead the Senate. If the President is unable to perform his/her duties due to illness or due to fulfilling the functions of Acting Head of State or as a Regent, or due to being on a mission abroad, a Vice President shall replace him. (Article 110-New of the Constitution)
The Permanent Committee of the Senate consists of:
- The President of the Senate
- Two Vice Presidents of the Senate
- The Chairman of the nine Commissions of the Senate
Composition (elected seats)
| Party | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 seats | 2006 seats | 2012 seats | 2018 seats | ||
| bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Cambodian People's Party | 31 | 45 | 46 | 58 |
| bgcolor=Template:Party color| | FUNCINPEC | 21 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Sam Rainsy Party | 7 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | |
Elections
2018
| Party | Votes | % | Seats won | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Cambodian People's Party | 11,202 | 95.95% | 58 | Increase 12 |
| style="background:Template:Party color;"| | FUNCINPEC | 276 | 2.36% | 0 | 0 |
| Khmer National United Party | 182 | 1.55% | 0 | 0 | |
| Cambodian Youth Party | 3 | 0.20% | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 11,670 | 100 | 58 | ||
2012
| Party | Votes | % | Seats won | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Cambodian People's Party | 8,880 | 77.81% | 46 | Increase 9 |
| style="background:Template:Party color;"| | Sam Rainsy Party | 2,503 | 22.19% | 11 | Increase 1 |
| Total | 11,383 | 100 | 57 | ||
List of senators in 2018
| Party | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| (Nominated by King) | Norodom Arunrasmey | |
| (Nominated by King) | Oum Somanin | |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | FUNCINPEC | Chea Chantevy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | FUNCINPEC | Suon Mean |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Soeuy Keo |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Mom Chim Huy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Ty Borasy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Thong Chan |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Ouk Bunchhoeun |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Suon Lon |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Yong Sem |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Lao Meng Khin |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Sok Yat |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Say Chhum |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Sok Eysan |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Tep Ngorn |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chan Nareth |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Nam Toum |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chhit Kimyeat |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Kong Sarath |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Lay Piseth |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chea Cheth |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Sim Ka |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Ney Pena |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Kun Net |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Ok Kong |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Seng Siphy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Ok Kong |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Pol Lim |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Men Chhoeun |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | An Sum |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Hem Khorn |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chung Kimsran |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Khieu Muth |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Muong Poy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Tim Phan |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Choung Veng |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Lan Chhorn |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chuan Leng |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Men Siphan |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | O Sokhom |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Kok An |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Mong Rithy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Prak Chamroeun |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Nhem Samorn |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Kim Thea |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Say Borin |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Srey Ben |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Sam An |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Mam Bunheang |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Si Vanath |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chim Lav |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Ly Yong Phat |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Tep Yuthy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chheuy Channa |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Ly Sary |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Chhay Vanna |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Khuon Khundy |
| style="background-color: Template:Party color"| | Cambodian People's Party | Heng Bora |
List of senators in 2012
See also
- National Assembly (Cambodia)
- Parliament of Cambodia
- Politics of Cambodia
- List of legislatures by country
References
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External links
- List of Senators
- Ruling party wins Cambodia poll
- Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia
- Senate Homepage
- Official Results of the 2007 Commune Councils Election