Editing Amadeo I of Spain (section)

==== Vote of No Confidence and Municipal Elections ====
On November 13, Radicals moved a no-confidence vote against Malcampo, dubbed a “pirate ministry” for alleged corruption, aiming to preempt elections. Carlists joined with a religious motion, but on November 17, Malcampo's 127 supporters (Sagasta's Progressives and Unionists) lost to 166 opposition votes (Radicals, Republicans, Carlists). Amadeo suspended the Cortes, avoiding resignation, citing the radical-anti-dynastic alliance as a scandal.{{Sfn|Vilches|2001|pp=204-212}} In the December 9 municipal elections, Radicals allied with Republicans, claiming 400 of 600 key municipalities against Malcampo's 200, though the government won 25 of 47 provincial capitals. High abstention (40–50%) muddied results, and Amadeo rejected Ruiz Zorrilla's bid for power.{{Sfn|Vilches|2001|pp=212-216}}

End of Malcampo's Government
Facing Cortes reopening, Malcampo resigned December 19, seeing no path to Progressive unity. Amadeo appointed Sagasta on December 21, honoring parliamentary norms as Congress president succeeded a resigning premier without constitutional breach.{{Sfn|Vilches|2001|pp=216-220}}{{Sfn|Bahamonde|1996|p=76}}