1874 Swiss constitutional referendum|
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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% | |
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 |
| 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
- ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1880
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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