During the election, Prime Minister Masayoshi Ōhira, the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party died during the campaign. Ōhira had expected the vote of no confidence to fail, and was visibly shaken when it passed by a margin of 243–187.
During the election, Prime Minister Masayoshi Ōhira, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, died during the campaign. Ōhira expected the vote of no confidence to fail and was dismayed when it passed by a significant majority.