1874 Swiss constitutional referendum

1874 Swiss constitutional referendum

19 April 1874

Total revision of the Constitution
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 340,199 63.21%
No 198,013 36.79%
Valid votes 538,212 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 538,212 100.00%

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 19 April 1874.[1] The new constitution was approved by 63.2% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1] It gave more responsibilities and powers to the federal government.[2]

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1880