1880 Swiss constitutional referendum

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]

1880 Swiss constitutional referendum
31 October 1880
Federal decree regarding the submitted popular initiative application of 3 August 1880 for the revision of the Federal Constitution
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes121,09931.77%
No260,12668.23%
Valid votes381,225100.00%
Invalid or blank votes00.00%
Total votes381,225100.00%

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

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For121,09931.8414.5
Against260,12668.215517.5
Blank votes5,305
Invalid votes
Total536,53010019622
Registered voters/turnout641,576
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References