<Li> In 1848: The Second Republic re-established male universal suffrage for all Frenchmen aged over 21 . The number eligible to vote increased from 246,000 to over 9 million . </Li> <Li> In 1850 (31 May): The number of people eligible to vote is reduced by 30% by excluding criminals and the homeless . </Li> <Li> Napoleon III calls a referendum in 1851 (21 December), all men aged 21 and over are allowed to vote . Male universal suffrage is established thereafter . </Li> <Li> As of 21 April 1944 the franchise is extended to women over 21 </Li>

Who is legally entitled to vote and who actually votes