The historic composition of the

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gives an overview of the composition of the

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of the Dutch parliament (, "First Chamber"). It shows the composition after the

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s by the

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. * Since 1956 the Senate has had 75 seats. Historische zetelverdeling Eerste Kamer na WOII

References

*
Historic composition of the Senate 1946-2007 at Parlement.com
*
Senate elections 1983-2019 at Parlement.com
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