October 1946 French constitutional referendum|
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| Outcome | Creation of the French Fourth Republic. |
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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| Yes
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9,297,470
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53.24%
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| No
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8,165,459
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46.76%
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| Valid votes
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17,462,929
|
98.15%
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| Invalid or blank votes
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329,079
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1.85%
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| Total votes
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17,792,008
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100.00%
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| Registered voters/turnout
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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%.