1870 French constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in France on 8 May 1870.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the liberal reforms made to the constitution since 1860 and passed by the Sénatus-consulte on 20 April 1870. The changes were approved by 82.7% of voters with an 81.3% turnout.[2] However, France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War caused the Empire to be abolished later that year. Despite this being the ninth constitutional referendum in French history, it was the first to have more than 8% oppose the motion, and one of only four to have less than 99% official approval.
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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7,350,142 | 82.7 |
| No | 1,538,825 | 17.3 |
| Valid votes | 8,888,967 | 98.7 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 112,975 | 1.3 |
| Total votes | 9,001,942 | 100.00 |
