French constitutional referendum, 1870
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On April 20, 1870, 11 million electors were called to approve the Senatus-Consulte of April 20, 1870 and reaffirm the status of the Second French Empire, which had become a constitutional monarchy. 18.68% of voters abstained. The result was resoundingly in favor of the empire. However, France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War caused the empire to be abolished later that year.
| Party | % of votes | |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 82.68% | |
| No | 17.32% | |
| Total | 100% |
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