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, passed away during the campaign. Ōhira anticipated that the vote of no confidence would fail and was visibly upset when it succeeded by a margin of 243–187.