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]
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
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
121,099
31.8
4
1
4.5
Against
260,126
68.2
15
5
17.5
Blank votes
5,305
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
–
–
–
–
Total
536,530
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
641,576
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7