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 53.2% of voters, and brought the
Fourth Republic into existence.
Voter turnout was 67.6%.[2]