1874 Swiss constitutional referendum

1874 Swiss constitutional referendum
	19 April 1874
Total revision of the Constitution
Results

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 19 April 1874.^[1] The new constitution was approved by 63.2% of voters and a majority of cantons.^[1] It gave more responsibilities and powers to the federal government.^[2]

Background

In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.^[3] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.^[3] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.^[3]

Results

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
Choice	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	340,199	63.2	12	3	13.5
Against	190,013	36.8	7	3	8.5
Invalid/blank votes		–	–	–	–
Total	538,212	100	19	6	22
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1 2 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1880
1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.

[NS-1] 1 2 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7

[2] Nohlen & Stöver, p1880

[N2-3] 1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891

[1]

[2]

[3]