Mr. Zelaya was going to conduct a referendum on June 28th 2009 that he (the executive branch) had total control over: his plan was to execute it, tally the results, and announce them to the country.

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Although eleven members voted in favor, the final tally was three short of the necessary number to send the plan to Congress for a vote.

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