1872 Swiss constitutional referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
255,609
|
49.49%
|
| No
|
260,859
|
50.51%
|
| Valid votes
|
516,468
|
100.00%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
0
|
0.00%
|
| Total votes
|
516,468
|
100.00%
|
|
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]
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 |
255,609 |
49.5 |
8 |
2 |
9
|
| Against |
260,859 |
50.5 |
11 |
4 |
13
|
| Invalid/blank votes |
|
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Total |
516,468 |
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
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891