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on 2 April 1929, the first in the country's history.Parliamentary Life during the Emirate Era (1923-1946)
Parliament of Jordan


Background

Following the preparation of electoral laws and a draft constitution by the Jordanian authorities in 1923, the British government declared an intention to recognise the independence of the country and prepare a treaty. However, the treaty was not signed until 20 February 1928.


Electoral system

The 1928
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provided for a unicameral Legislative Council. The 16 elected members were joined by the six-member cabinet, which included the Prime Minister. The term length was set at three years.


Results

The sixteen elected members were: *Najeeb al-Shraideh *Abdallah al-Kulayb *Oqla Mohammad al-Nsuir *Najeeb Abu al-Sha'ar * Sa`id al-Mufti *Ala'a al-Dien Touqan *Shams al-Dien Sami *Saeed al-Saleepi *Mohammad al-Ensi *Najeeb al-Ibrahim *Ata Allah a-Shemat *Refefan al-Majali *Odeh al-Qsous *Saleh al-Oran *Hamad Bin Jazi *Methqal al-Fayez After being appointed Director of Antiquities, Ala'a al-Dien Touqan resigned from the council. In a by-election held on 14 November 1929, Nadmi Abd Al-Hadi was elected to replace him.


Aftermath

Hassan Khalid Abu al-huda remained Prime Minister, and joined the Council along with the ministers Reda Tawfiq, Hussam al-Dien Jaar Allah, Aref al-Aref, Abd al-Rahman Ghareeb and Alin Karkbried. On 17 October 1929 al-Huda formed a new government, which included
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, Tawfik Abu al-Huda, Ala'a al-Dien Touqan, Odeh al-Qsous and Sa`id al-Mufti. The council was dissolved on 9 January 1931 after rejecting the budget annex. Early elections were held on 10 June.


References

{{Jordanian elections
Transjordan Transjordan may refer to: * Transjordan (region), an area to the east of the Jordan River * Oultrejordain, a Crusader lordship (1118–1187), also called Transjordan * Emirate of Transjordan, British protectorate (1921–1946) * Hashemite Kingdom o ...
General elections in Jordan
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Transjordan Transjordan may refer to: * Transjordan (region), an area to the east of the Jordan River * Oultrejordain, a Crusader lordship (1118–1187), also called Transjordan * Emirate of Transjordan, British protectorate (1921–1946) * Hashemite Kingdom o ...