site.btaJuly 26, 1946: Parliament Adopts Bill on Referendum to Abolish Monarchy and Establish People's Republic in Bulgaria

On July 26, 1946,  the 26th National Assembly adopted a bill on a referendum to abolish the monarchy and establish a people's democratic republic in Bulgaria. It also resolved to convoke a Grand National Assembly.

The bill on the referendum was moved on July 25, 1946 and was adopted the next day unanimously, by a roll call by the 244 deputies. 32 MPs were on leave and were absent. 

The referendum itself was held on September 8, 1946. 92.72% of the voters backed the people's republic. 

On September 15, 1946, the 26th National Assembly declared Bulgaria a people's republic.