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1885 Swiss constitutional referendum

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1885 Swiss constitutional referendum

25 October 1885

Federal decree regarding the partial amendment of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation (economy and alcohol issue)
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 230,250 59.39%
No 157,463 40.61%
Valid votes 387,713 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 387,713 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 641,689 60.42%

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

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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

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
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

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  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891