The 1956–1959 term of the People’s Representative Council was the first elected People's Representative Council in Indonesia. The council consisted of 257 elected members and 15 appointed members. Election and inauguration Elections for the elected members of the 1956-1959 term of the People’s Representative Council were held on 29 September 1955. The election results were announced on 1 March 1956, with 27 electoral contestants gaining a total of 257 seats, with the Indonesian National Party obtaining 57 seats, while 12 smaller contestants only obtained one seat each. Most of the elected members of the 1956-1959 term of the People’s Representative Council were inaugurated on 24 March 1956, with the exception of: Njak Diwan, Nur El Ibrahimy, Rahmah El Junusiah, I Made Sugitha (27 March 1956), Mohammad Hanafiah, Njono (31 March 1956), Saleh Umar (3 April 1956), Imron Rosjadi (11 April 1956), Mohammad Isnaeni (13 April 1956), Soemardi Jatmosoemarto (16 April 1956), D. N. Aidit (11 June 1956), Suzanna Hamdani (29 June 1956), The appointed members were all inaugurated at a different time, ranging from the first on 9 August 1956, and the last on 26 February 1957. Silas Papare, Muhammad Padang (9 August 1956) Albert Karubuy (24 August 1956) E.F. Wens, J.L.W.R. Rhemrev, D. Hage, Poncke Princen, R. Ch. M. du Puy,Tan Kiem Liang, Oei Tjeng Hien, Tan Eng Hong (5 December 1956) Tjung Tin Jan (12 December 1956) Lie Po Yoe, J.R. Koot (18 December 1956) Ang Tjiang Liat (26 February 1957) First session The first session of the council was held on 26 March 1956, with the oldest member of the council, Soedjono Prawirosoedarso, leading the first session and became the temporary speaker of the council. During his leadership in the session, he was remarked as having continuous shivering during the session, misusing the gavel, and having difficulties in speaking. This first session was intended to elect the speakers and deputy speakers of the council. Leadership Fractions Fractions in the council consisted of two types: single-party fractions (marked in green) and multi-party fractions (marked in yellow). Members Major events 24 March 1956: Formation of the Second Ali Sastroamidjojo Cabinet. 21 April 1956: The People's Representative Council passed a law to officially repeal the results of the Dutch–Indonesian Round Table Conference. 30 November 1956: The People's Representative Council approved Mohammad Hatta's plan to resign from his vice presidency. 1 December 1956: Vice President Mohammad Hatta officially resigns from his