1795 French referendums
Two referendums held in France in 1795
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Two referendums were held in France on 6 September 1795: one adopting the Constitution of the Year III establishing the Directory, and another on the Two-Thirds Decree reserving two-thirds of the seats in the new Council of Five Hundred and Council of Ancients for former members of the National Convention.[1]
Constitutional Referendum
The official result was more than 95% in favor of the new constitution.[2]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes |
1,057,390 | 95.48 |
| No | 49,978 | 4.52 |
| Total votes | 1,107,368 | 100.00 |
In national elections only tax paying men over 25 could vote, which limited electorate to approximately 5-7 million people; although, to vote for the members of the legislature you had to pay a direct tax that equated to about 150-200 labour days
Two-Thirds Decree Referendum
Of the seven million eligible voters, only 4.49% of voters cast valid votes.[3]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
205,498 | 65.39 |
| No | 108,754 | 34.61 |
| Total votes | 314,252 | 100.00 |