Circumstances

Both chambers may withdraw their confidence in the Government by a vote of no confidence (Article 113 of the Constitution).

Modalites

Both chambers, in joint session, may withdraw their confidence in the Government by a majority vote of the deputies and senators. The motion of censure may be initiated by at least one fourth of the total number of deputies and senators, and shall be notified to the Government upon the date of its tabling. The motion is debated and voted after three days have elapsed from the date on which it was tabled before the joint session of the chambers. If it is not carried, those deputies and senators who signed it may not table a new vote of no confidence in the same session except in the case where the Government engages its responsibility before the parliament.

Consequences

The Government is dismissed from office on the date the parliament withdraws its confidence. Between 1992 and 2000, eight motions of no confidence were tabled by the opposition but none was carried.