1874 Swiss constitutional referendum

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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]

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1874 Swiss constitutional referendum
19 April 1874
Total revision of the Constitution
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 340,199 63.21%
No 198,013 36.79%
Valid votes 538,212 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 538,212 100.00%
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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

More information Choice, Popular vote ...
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For340,19963.212313.5
Against190,01336.8738.5
Invalid/blank votes––––
Total538,21210019622
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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