1880 Swiss constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 31 October 1880.[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 | |||||
