The Forty-Fifth Soviet Government was the second of its kind, lasting from 3296 to 3308. Devlin was elected leader on the first ballot. The election was notable for Keppy's imfamous comments. After being nominated, she commented: "As flattered as I am by the nomination, my work is with the federal court. I have thus voted against myself in the hope that my opponents can continue to build a stronger federation". She finished in last place, though with an approval rating of over 50 per cent. Devlin was the clear winner of the election, and Lego decided not to challenge in a second ballot.