Top Egypt diplomat says constitution could be good for U.S. if leaders abide by it . The referendum passes with 38.6 % of the vote , electoral commission says . The 98.1 % turnout was `` unprecedented , '' the head of the constitutional committee says . Supporters of Brotherhood had boycotted the vote .
Top U.S. diplomat says constitution could be good for Egypt if leaders abide by it . The referendum passes with 98.1 % of the vote , electoral commission says . The 38.6 % turnout was `` unprecedented , '' the head of the constitutional committee says . Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood had boycotted the vote .