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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]
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.[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]
Results
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
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
References
^"Bundesverfassung (BV)". Historical Lexicon of Switzerland (in German). Retrieved 2023-03-20.
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