On January 6, 1946, the first election to the National Assembly, a constitutional National Assembly of Vietnam, was held nationwide.
The second National Assembly lasted from 1960-1964 and organised eight sessions.
The third National Assembly lasted from 1964-1971 and organised seven sessions.
The fourth National Assembly lasted from 1971-1975 and organised five sessions.
The fifth National Assembly lasted from 1975 - 1976. It included 424 deputies.
The sixth National Assembly lasted from 1976 - 1981. It adopted the 1980 Consitution, opening a new development stage of Vietnam.
