Egypt's constitution

December 26, 2012 at 3:22AM

The country's Islamist-drafted charter becomes the country's first constitution after the uprising that forced Hosni Mubarak out of office after nearly 30 years of authoritarian rule.

'Yes' vote: 63.8 percent

Turnout: 32.9 percent

What's next? President Mohammed Morsi is expected to call for a new election of the lawmaking lower house within two months.

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