October 1946 French constitutional referendum|
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| Outcome | Creation of the French Fourth Republic. |
|---|
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Choice |
Votes |
% |
| Yes |
9,297,470 |
53.24% |
| No |
8,165,459 |
46.76% |
| Valid votes |
17,462,929 |
98.15% |
| Invalid or blank votes |
329,079 |
1.85% |
| Total votes |
17,792,008 |
100.00% |
| Registered voters/turnout |
26,311,643 |
67.62% |
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A constitutional referendum was held in France on 13 October 1946. Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution proposed by the Constituent Assembly elected in June. Unlike the May referendum, which saw a previous constitutional proposal rejected, the new Constitution of 27 October 1946 was accepted by 53% of voters, and brought the Fourth Republic into existence. Voter turnout was 68%.
