1963 Republic of the Congo constitutional referendum|
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|
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]