A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 19 April 1874.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 The new constitution was approved by 63.2% of voters and a majority of cantons. It gave more responsibilities and powers to the federal government.Nohlen & Stöver, p1880
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.Nohlen & Stöver, p1891 The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.
Results ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor340,19963.212313.5Against190,01336.8738.5Invalid/blank votes ––––Total538,21210019622Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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