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A constitutional referendum was held inFrance on 13 October 1946.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution proposed by the Constituent Assemblyelected in June.[2] Unlike theMay referendum, which saw a previous constitutional proposal rejected, the newConstitution of 27 October 1946 was accepted by 53% of voters, and brought theFourth Republic into existence.Voter turnout was 68%.[2]
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 9,297,470 | 53.24 | |
| Against | 8,165,459 | 46.76 | |
| Total | 17,462,929 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 17,462,929 | 98.15 | |
| Invalid/blank votes | 329,079 | 1.85 | |
| Total votes | 17,792,008 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 26,311,643 | 67.62 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||
