Abelardo Luján Rodriguez b. 12 May 1891, San José de Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico d. 13 Feb 1967, Jolla, California, U.S. Title: Presidente Constitucional Substituto de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos (Constitutional President-Substitute of the Mexican United States) Term: 4 Sep 1932 - 30 Nov 1934 Chronology: 4 Sep 1932, elected by voting of the Electoral College consisted of all members of the thirty-fifth Congreso de la Unión (Congress of the Union), salón de Sesiones de la Cámara de Diputados, Mexico City [1] 12:00 (noon) 4 Sep 1932, sworn in, joint session of the thirty-fifth Congress, salón de Sesiones de la Cámara de Diputados, Mexico City [1] 30 Nov 1934, expiration of term [1] Names/titles: True name: Abelardo Rodriguez Luján Biography: On September 3, 1932, the PNR senate and chamber blocs met jointly and nominated for presidency secretary for war and marine General Abelardo L. Rodriguez by acclamation. On September 4 the Congress unanimously elected Rodriguez substitute president to govern from 4 Sep 1932 to 30 Nov 1934. In March 1933 the constitution was amended to allow for no reelection of president or governors. Elections: Candidate Vote (4 Sep 1932) Abelardo L. Rodríguez 211 [1] Diario de los Debates de la Cámara de Diputados del Congreso de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos - Año I - Período Ordinario XXXV Legislatura - Tomo I - Número 7. The resolution of the Electoral College (4 Sep 1932) also fixed the presidential term as ending 30 Nov 1934. [2] [3] [4] [5] Last updated on: 01 Feb 2015 21:00:00
