| Date: | 19 April 1874 |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Total revision of the Constitution | |
| Yes: | 340,199 |
| No: | 198,013 |
| Invalid: | 0 |
A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 19 April 1874.[1] The new constitution was approved by 63.2% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1] It gave more responsibilities and powers to the federal government.[2]
In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[3] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[3] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[3]
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 340,199 | 63.2 | 12 | 3 | 13.5 |
| Against | 190,013 | 36.8 | 7 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | – | |
| Total | 538,212 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| align=left colspan=6 | Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||||