1848 Swiss constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland in July and August 1848,[1] the first referendum on record in the Swiss Confederation.[2] The new constitution was approved by 72.8% of voters and a majority of cantons.[2][3]
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July and August 1848
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Background
Results
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 145,584 | 72.8 | 14 | 3 | 15.5 |
| Against | 54,320 | 27.2 | 5 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | â | â | â | â | |
| Total | 199,904 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
