1872 Swiss constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 12 May 1872.[1] The new constitution was rejected by 50.5% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]
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12 May 1872
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Background
Results
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 255,609 | 49.5 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| Against | 260,859 | 50.5 | 11 | 4 | 13 |
| Invalid/blank votes | â | â | â | â | |
| Total | 516,468 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
