1885 Swiss constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1885.^[1] The constitutional amendments were approved by 59.4% 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
Choice	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

^ ^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

[NS-1] Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7

[N2-2] Nohlen & Stöver, p1891

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