1885 Swiss constitutional referendum

1885 Swiss constitutional referendum
25 October 1885
Federal decree regarding the partial amendment of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation (economy and alcohol issue)
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 230,250 59.39%
No 157,463 40.61%
Valid votes 387,713 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 387,713 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 641,689 60.42%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1885.[1] The constitutional amendments were approved by 59% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

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.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]

Results

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 230,250 59.4 13 4 15
Against 157,463 40.6 6 2 7
Invalid/blank votes – – – –
Total 387,713 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 641,689 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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