1963 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
419,893
|
86.09%
|
| No
|
67,825
|
13.91%
|
| Valid votes
|
487,718
|
98.67%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
6,561
|
1.33%
|
| Total votes
|
494,279
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
539,219
|
91.67%
| |
| Source: African Elections Database |
A constitutional referendum was held in the Republic of the Congo on 8 December 1963. The new constitution created a one-party state and set the presidential term limit at two terms. It was approved by 86% of voters, with a 91.7% turnout.[1]
Results
| Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| For |
419,893 |
86.1
|
| Against |
67,825 |
13.9
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
6,561 |
–
|
| Total |
494,279 |
100
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
539,219 |
91.7
|
| Source: African Elections Database
|
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