October 1946 French constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in France on 13 October 1946.

[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution proposed by the Constituent Assembly elected in June.

[2] 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%.

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