1880 Swiss constitutional referendum

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 %
Yes 121,099 31.77%
No 260,126 68.23%
Valid votes 381,225 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 381,225 100.00%

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]

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