The Indonesian committee, chaired by Soepomo, produced a document that was very different from the 1945 Constitution as it contained human rights guarantees and provided for a bicameral system of government, with a senate and a lower chamber. By the end of March, the two sides were almost completely in agreement. However, the Republican side wanted a dominant role within the federal state, while the Dutch wanted a greater role for the non-Republic states.
The Indonesian committee, led by Soepomo, drafted a document that differed significantly from the 1945 Constitution, incorporating human rights provisions and establishing a bicameral government with a senate and a lower chamber. By March's end, both sides were nearly in agreement. However, the Republican faction desired a dominant position within the federal state, while the Dutch sought greater authority for non-Republic states.