 Sleževičius resigned as the prime minister and Grinius was forced to appoint Voldemaras, another Nationalist figure, as his replacement.Grinius soon resigned and the Seimas, based on the votes of the Christian Democrats, elected Smetona as the new president.While initially maintaining the façade of constitutionality, Smetona dismissed the Third Seimas in April 1927, not calling for fresh elections for more than 9 years.