The 1946 constitution , however , separated Mauritania from Senegal politically , giving it a deputy to the French National Assembly .
Before 1946 the territory of Mauritania formed one electoral unit with Senegal , which was represented by a single senator in the French Senate .
The 1946 constitution , however , separated Mauritania from Senegal politically , giving French a deputy to the French National Assembly .
Before 1946 the territory of Mauritania formed one electoral unit with Senegal , which was represented by a single senator in the French Senate .