1848 Swiss constitutional referendum
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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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.[4] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[4] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[4]
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 | – | – | – | – | |
| Total | 199,904 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
References
- "Bundesverfassung (BV)". Historical Lexicon of Switzerland (in German). Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1901 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- "Bundesverfassung der schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft". Swiss Votes. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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