French constitutional referendum, 1851
A referendum was held in France on 20 and 21 December 1851.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the continuation of the authority of Louis Napoléon Bonaparte and to delegate the powers required to produce a new constitution.[2] It was approved by 92% of voters with an 81.7% turnout.[2]
Outcome
92.03% of French voters voted in favor of the amendment. While 18.35% of electors abstained from voting.
French constitutional referendum, 1851 |
Choice |
Votes |
% |
Yes |
7,481,231 |
92.0 |
No |
647,292 |
8.0 |
References
- ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p673 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Nohlen & Stöver, p683