On 4 November France's National Assembly voted down the revenue section of the 2027 budget bill by 458 votes to none, so the government's original text goes to the Senate.
Two or more independent outlets report it. We'll update this page as reporting comes in, then say whether it held up.
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Who's reporting it
- LCP, 2026-11-04: Reports that deputies threw out the revenue part 458 to 0 on the evening of 4 November, so the spending part will not be debated and the original text moves to the Senate. source
- Euronews, 2026-11-05: Gives the tally as 458 against, none in favour and two abstentions, and says senators will receive the government's initial version rather than the amended one. source
- Les Nouvelles Caledoniennes, 2026-11-05: AFP report says 458 deputies from every group, including pro-government ones, voted against and two abstained, with Senate debate due to start on 20 November. source
History
- 2026-11-10: Corroborated. LCP and Euronews reported the tally from their own coverage, and an AFP report carried by Les Nouvelles Caledoniennes gives the same count with two abstentions.