1885 Swiss constitutional referendum
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Federal decree regarding the partial amendment of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation (economy and alcohol issue) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
[edit]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
[edit]Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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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 |