Al-Za'im's rule did not last for long, and in August 1949, he was toppled, and Hashim al-Atassi, who was democratically elected, took his place.
Pemerintah Al-Za'im tidak berlangsung lama, dan pada Agustus 1949, ia dilengserkan, dan Hashim al-Atassi, yang terpilih secara demokratis, mengambil tempatnya.