The Prime Minister is addressing the Commons after a week in which he struck a deal for a reformed relationship with Europe and announced 23 June as the date for the EU referendum.
Mr Cameron was dealt a blow on Sunday when Boris Johnson declared he will support the Out campaign, effectively putting himself at the head of the campaign for an exit.
The idea of a second referendum option was reportedly floated by Mr Johnson as a way of getting further concessions from the EU.
But Mr Cameron told MPs the June vote would be "final".
He said: "Sadly, Mr Speaker, I have known a number of couples who have begun divorce proceedings but I do not know of any who have begun divorce proceedings in order to renew their marriage vows."
Mr Cameron also seemed to make reference to the London Mayor's motives in campaigning for Out amid speculation Mr Johnson has ambitions to be the next Prime Minister.
"I am not standing for re-election," he said. "I have no other agenda."
The London Mayor restricted his contribution to a short question about how the Prime Minister's EU deal would return sovereignty to the UK Parliament.
Mr Cameron responded: "It carves us forever out of ever closer union, it means that the ratchet of the European Court taking power away from this country cannot happen in future."
The Prime Minister also warned it would take "years and years" for the UK to negotiate trade deals with Europe if the Out campaign wins.
On security issues, Mr Cameron added: "In my view this is no time to divide the West … this is a time for strength in numbers."
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also put forward the case for In.
He told MPs: "We believe that the European Union has brought investment, jobs, and protection for workers, consumers and the environment, and we are convinced that a vote to remain is in the best interests of the people."
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