1947 Spanish law of succession referendum

Restoration of the Spanish monarchy 1947 Spanish law of succession referendum Do you approve of the Law of Succession to the Headship of the State Bill? Spain 1945 6 July 1947 14,145,163 722,656 15,219,563 17,178,812 A referendum on the law of succession was held in Spain on 6 July 1947.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1823 9783832956097 The Law of Succession to the Headship of the State (es Ley de Sucesión en la Jefatura del Estado) was intended to provide for the restoration of the Spanish monarchy. The law appointed Francisco Franco as Head of State for life until his death or resignation, but also granted him the power to appoint his successor as King or Regent of the Kingdom and thereby formally established a new Kingdom of Spain. The question asked was "Do you approve of the Law of Succession to the Headship of the State Bill?" (es ¿Aprueba el Proyecto de Ley de Sucesión en la Jefatura del Estado?). It was reportedly approved by 95% of valid votes on a turnout of 89%.https://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=es011947 Spain, 6 July 1947: Succession Law German Direct Democracy 1 September 2019 Results 14145163 722656 351744 17178812 Nohlen & Stöver References Spain Law of succession Category:Monarchy referendums in Europe Category:Referendums in Spain referendum Category:Restoration of the monarchy