Following the protests in Brazil in June, President Rousseff has requested Congress to organize a non-binding national vote to determine what changes the Brazilian people desire. Rousseff has proposed various themes to be addressed in the vote, such as campaign finance reform and a potential shift from proportional representation to district voting. Recent surveys show that Rousseff's approval ratings have dropped significantly, indicating a possible threat to her re-election next year. The protests, which saw over 1 million people take to the streets, were fueled by dissatisfaction with public services, the cost of living, and spending on the 2014 World Cup. The protests highlighted the demand for a more transparent and efficient government, with an end to corruption. Rousseff has emphasized the importance of consulting the people through a plebiscite to address these issues, including the abolition of unelected stand-ins for senators. Under the Brazilian system, all members of Congress have substitutes who can take over their seat if they resign, for example, by accepting a Cabinet position. Rousseff also wants the public to have a say on rules that allow lawmakers to be elected with votes from supporters of other parties. According to a Datafolha poll, 81% of Brazilians supported the street protests calling for changes, with 68% in favor of holding a plebiscite. However, Rousseff's political opponents believe that the popular vote is a tactic to divert attention from the country's real issues, such as the lack of investment in infrastructure and public services, and to regain support before the upcoming election. Senator Alvaro Dias, leader of the main opposition party in the Senate, PSDB, argued that most of Rousseff's proposed reforms are already being addressed in existing congressional bills, and that a hastily organized plebiscite would be an unnecessary expense for the nation. He stated that these are not the most pressing concerns for Brazilians and that it is a political distraction. The possibility of a fiasco looms with the plebiscite, which also presents a risk to Rousseff as her main ally, the PMDB party, is hesitant about the idea and prefers congressional reform. Political analyst Andre Cesar warns that the vote may not happen or could lead to unforeseen consequences, such as Congress debating an end to presidential re-election. Despite Rousseff's approval rating and current status as the favorite in the upcoming election, some analysts question whether the plebiscite is the best way to regain support. According to them, Rousseff should concentrate on controlling inflation and revitalizing Brazil's economy, which has been mostly inactive for the past two years. While smaller protests are ongoing in various parts of Brazil, the main trigger for the large demonstrations has disappeared with the end of the Confederations Cup, a precursor to the upcoming World Cup. Despite this, there are other challenges to address, including planned marches by major labor unions on July 11 to advocate for their demands, such as a shorter work week.