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The Fanfani III Cabinet was the 16th cabinet of the Italian Republic, which held office from 27 July 1960 to 22 February 1962, for a total of 575 days, or 1 year, 6 months and 26 days. The government...

The Fanfani III Cabinet was the 16th cabinet of the Italian Republic, which held office from 27 July 1960 to 22 February 1962, for a total of 575 days, or 1 year, 6 months and 26 days.

The government obtained the confidence in the Senate on 3 August 1960, with 126 votes in favor, 58 against and 36 abstentions, and in the Chamber of Deputies on 5 August 1960, with 310 votes in favor, 156 against and 96 abstentions.

It was also known as Government of parallel convergences (Governo delle convergenze parallele).

Historical Significance

The Fanfani III Cabinet was the 16th cabinet of the Italian Republic, which held office from 27 July 1960 to 22 February 1962, for a total of 575 days, or 1 year, 6 months and 26 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on July 26, 1960?
The Fanfani III Cabinet was the 16th cabinet of the Italian Republic, which held office from 27 July 1960 to 22 February 1962, for a total of 575 days, or 1 year, 6 months and 26 days. The government obtained the confidence in the Senate on 3 August 1960, with 126 votes in favor, 58 against and 36 abstentions, and in the Chamber of Deputies on 5 August 1960, with 310 votes in favor, 156 against and 96 abstentions. It was also known as Government of parallel convergences (Governo delle convergenze parallele).
Why is Italian government of Fanfani forms significant?
The Fanfani III Cabinet was the 16th cabinet of the Italian Republic, which held office from 27 July 1960 to 22 February 1962, for a total of 575 days, or 1 year, 6 months and 26 days.

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