| Date: | 1 December 1957 |
| Country: | Colombia |
| Yes: | 4,169,294 |
| No: | 206,864 |
| Invalid: | 20,932 |
| Turnoutpct: | 72.30 |
A referendum on the reform programme of the military junta was held in Colombia on 1 December 1957.[1] Women were given the vote for the first time, and the programme was approved by 95% of voters.[1]
After a coup d'état on 10 May 1957, the ruling military junta issued decree 0247, calling for a referendum on constitutional reforms and the election of a Constitutional Council on 16 March 1958, as well as allowing the Liberal Party and Conservative Party to form a provisional government.[1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 4,169,294 | 95.27 |
| Against | 206,864 | 4.73 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 20,932 | – |
| Total | 4,397,090 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 72.30 | |
| align=left colspan=3 | Source: Direct Democracy |