1880 Swiss constitutional referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
121,099
|
31.77%
|
| No
|
260,126
|
68.23%
|
| Valid votes
|
381,225
|
100.00%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
0
|
0.00%
|
| Total votes
|
381,225
|
100.00%
|
|
A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 31 October 1880 aiming at a complete overhaul of the constitution.[1] The constitutional amendments were rejected by 68.2% 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 |
121,099 |
31.8 |
4 |
1 |
4.5
|
| Against |
260,126 |
68.2 |
15 |
5 |
17.5
|
| Blank votes |
5,305 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
|
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Total |
536,530 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
641,576 |
|
– |
– |
–
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891