Presidium of The Supreme Soviet
| Composition of the Supreme Soviet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1967 | 1971 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Number of deputies | 290 | 300 | 320 | 350 |
| Members of CPSU | 67% | 68% | 67% | 67% |
| Factory workers | 51% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Women | 32% | 32% | 34% | 35% |
| Youth representatives | 11% | 17% | 20% | 20% |
| With higher education | 42% | 45% | 48% | 51% |
| Re-elected deputies | 31% | 31% | 33% | 30% |
Presidium was the permanent body of the Supreme Soviet. Its chairman was the de jure head of state. The presidium (chairman, two vice-chairmen, secretary, and 13 other members) was elected during the first session of the Soviet. Formally it had great power while the Supreme Soviet was not in session. For example, it could ratify international treaties or amend laws. However, in reality it was a rubber stamp institution for the CPL and de facto head of state was the First Secretary of the CPL.
The chairmen of the Presidium were:
| Name | From | To | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justas Paleckis | August 25, 1940 | April 14, 1967 | In RSFSR exile 1941–1944 due to World War II |
| Motiejus Šumauskas | April 14, 1967 | December 24, 1975 | |
| Antanas Barkauskas | December 24, 1975 | November 18, 1985 | |
| Ringaudas Songaila | November 18, 1985 | December 7, 1987 | |
| Vytautas Astrauskas | December 7, 1987 | January 15, 1990 | |
| Algirdas Brazauskas | January 15, 1990 | March 11, 1990 |
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