1st Cortes Federales
The 1st Cortes Federales is the current meeting of the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie, the national legislature of Nouvelle Alexandrie, with the membership determined in its lower house primarily by the results of a general election held in 1693 AN. Its upper house is composed of the nobles of the Federation. The Cortes met for the first time since its creation by the Proclamation of Punta Santiago on 13.V.1694 AN. According to the Proclamation of Punta Santiago, the maximum legislative term of the Cortes is 5 AN years from the preceding general election.
Election
The 1st New Alexandrian general election was held from 13.XIV.1693 AN to 15.XIV.1693 AN. At the election, the Federal Humanist Party became the largest party in the lower house, the Federal Assembly, but fell short of a majority.
| Political party | Leader | Candidates | Votes | Elected | Gain/loss | % of votes | % of seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Humanist Party | Augustus Strong | 619 | 53,647,495 | 296 | 47.5% | 47.8% | ||
| Cambio Democratico | Santiago Etienne | 619 | 29,574,595 | 162 | 26.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Progressive Federalist Party | Marcel de la Croix † | 619 | 26,619,864 | 146 | 23.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Digger's Society | Iwashiiwa Kazuemon | 619 | 3,115,684 | 15 | 2.8% | 2.4% | ||
| Total | 2,476 | 112,957,638 | 619 | Turnout | 74.4% | |||
History
The 1st session of the Cortes Federales began on 13.V.1694 AN.
After one round of voting, the Federal Assembly elected Consuelo Moscoso, a non-partisan former Chief Elections Officer for the Region of Alduria who was not a member of the Assembly was elected as its Speaker.
The Chamber of Peers also met for the first time on 13.V.1694 AN and after one round of voting S. S. Bucolos, Count of Narbonne was elected as Lord President of the Chamber of Peers.
Changes to composition
In 1697 AN, changes to the active status registration of several political parties that maintained caucuses in the Federal Assembly resulted in the dissolution of several parties, including the second largest party, Cambio Democrático. This resulted in Deputies that were members of Cambio Democrático to defect to either the Federal Humanist Party, the new Solidarity Party, or to the successor of Cambio Democrático, the Progressive Party.
The makeup of the 1st session of the Cortes Federales (1693-1697).
The makeup of the 1st session of the Cortes Federales (1697-1698).
Legislation
| Public law number | Date of enactment | Official short title(s) | Official title | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1.IV.1695 AN | Cortes Federales Act, 1694 | To Contribute to the Democratic and Efficient Operation of the Cortes Federales by Prescribing Matters Necessary for the Organization and Proceedings of Said Body; Among Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
| 002 | 13.VI.1695 AN | Defense of the Federation Act, 1694 | To Stipulate General Principles for the Organization and Formation of the Federal Armed Forces, and for the Purpose of Performance of the Duties of National Defense; Among Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
| 003 | 1.XIV.1695 AN | Treaty of New Zalae Ratification Act, 1694 | To Ratify the Treaty of New Zalae; Among Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
| 004 | 19.XIV.1695 AN | Statutory Instruments Act, 1694 | To Make Provisions as to the Instruments by Which Statutory Powers to Make Orders, Rules, Regulations, and Other Subordinate Legislation Are Exercised by His Majesty's Government; Among Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
| 005 | 4.V.1696 AN | Local Government Act, 1694 | To Provide for the Government of Localities; Among Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
| 006 | 1.IX.1697 AN | Treaty of Byalgorod Ratification Act, 1696 | To Ratify the Treaty of Byalgorod; Among Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
| 007 | 19.XI.1697 AN | Registration of Overseas New Alexandrian Nationals Act, 1696 | To Understand the Current Status of the Nationals of the Federation Residing or Staying Abroad by Having Them Registered, in Order to Promote Conveniences of Their Activities at Home and Abroad, Execute Relating Administrative Affairs Properly, and Contribute to the Formulation of Protection Policies for Them; Among Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
| 008 | 14.XIV.1697 AN | Hurmu Ruins Treaty Ratification Act, 1694 | To Ratify the Hurmu Ruins Treaty; and for Other Purposes. | Google Doc |
