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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland in July and August 1848,[1] the first referendum on record in the Swiss Confederation.[2] The new constitution was approved by 72.8% of voters and a majority of cantons.[2][3]
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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.[4] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[4] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[4]
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 145,584 | 72.8 | 14 | 3 | 15.5 |
Against | 54,320 | 27.2 | 5 | 3 | 6.5 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | – | |
Total | 199,904 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
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