Senate (Cambodia)
Upper house of the Parliament of Cambodia
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The Senate (Khmer: ព្រឹទ្ធសភា, Pruetsaphea [prɨtsapʰiə]; lit. 'Senatorial Assembly'), formally the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia (ព្រឹទ្ធសភានៃព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា), is the upper house of the Parliament of Cambodia. It is a legislative body composed of 62 members. 58 of the Senate seats are elected every six years by the commune councillors from 24 provinces of Cambodia and members of the National Assembly. In addition, the King nominates two senators, and the National Assembly nominates two, ending with a total of 62 senators. The Senate performs its duties as determined in the constitution and law in force. The Senate is chaired and presided by the president, currently Hun Sen of the Cambodian People's Party and assisted by two Vice Presidents.
1999 (current form)
Senate ព្រឹទ្ធសភា Pruetsaphea | |
|---|---|
| 5th Senate | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1972 (original) 1999 (current form) |
| Preceded by | Council of the Kingdom |
New session started | 3 April 2024 |
| Leadership | |
First Vice President | |
Second Vice President | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 62 |
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Political groups | Elected members (58)
Appointed members (4)
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Length of term | 6 years |
| Elections | |
| Indirect party-list proportional representation | |
First election | September 1972 (original) 22 January 2006 (current form) |
Last election | 25 February 2024 |
Next election | On or before 24 February 2030 |
| Meeting place | |
| Solidarity Palace Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh Cambodia | |
| Website | |
| senate | |
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 | ||
| Cambodian People's Party | 31 | 45 | 46 | 58 | |
| FUNCINPEC | 21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sam Rainsy Party | 7 | 2 | 11 | 0 | |
| Total | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | |
Elections
2018
| Party | Votes | % | Seats won | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodian People's Party | 11,202 | 95.95% | 58 |  12 | |
| 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 | +/- | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodian People's Party | 8,880 | 77.81% | 46 | 9 | |
| Sam Rainsy Party | 2,503 | 22.19% | 11 | 1 | |
| Total | 11,383 | 100 | 57 | ||
List of senators in 2018
| Party | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| (Nominated by King) | Norodom Arunrasmey | |
| (Nominated by King) | Oum Somanin | |
| FUNCINPEC | Chea Chantevy | |
| FUNCINPEC | Suon Mean | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Soeuy Keo | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Mom Chim Huy | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Ty Borasy | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Thong Chan | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Ouk Bunchhoeun | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Suon Lon | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Yong Sem | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Lao Meng Khin | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Sok Yat | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Say Chhum | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Sok Eysan | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Tep Ngorn | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chan Nareth | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Nam Toum | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chhit Kimyeat | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Kong Sarath | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Lay Piseth | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chea Cheth | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Sim Ka | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Ney Pena | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Kun Net | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Ok Kong | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Seng Siphy | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Ok Kong | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Pol Lim | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Men Chhoeun | |
| Cambodian People's Party | An Sum | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Hem Khorn | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chung Kimsran | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Khieu Muth | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Muong Poy | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Tim Phan | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Choung Veng | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Lan Chhorn | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chuan Leng | |
| Cambodian People's Party | ||
| Cambodian People's Party | Men Siphan | |
| Cambodian People's Party | O Sokhom | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Kok An | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Mong Rithy | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Prak Chamroeun | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Nhem Samorn | |
| Cambodian People's Party | ||
| Cambodian People's Party | Kim Thea | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Say Borin | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Srey Ben | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Sam An | |
| Cambodian People's Party | ||
| Cambodian People's Party | Mam Bunheang | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Si Vanath | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chim Lav | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Ly Yong Phat | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Tep Yuthy | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chheuy Channa | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Ly Sary | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Chhay Vanna | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Khuon Khundy | |
| Cambodian People's Party | Heng Bora | |