1885 Swiss constitutional referendum

Vote on constitutional amendments regarding alcohol and economic policy gov November 2022 25 October 1885 Switzerland Federal decree regarding the partial amendment of the Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation (economy and alcohol issue) 230,250 157,463 0 641,689 A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1885.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 978-3-8329-5609-7 The constitutional amendments were approved by 59% of voters and a majority of cantons. 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%FullHalfTotalFor230,25059.413415Against157,46340.6627Invalid/blank votes ––––Total387,71310019622Registered voters/turnout641,689 –––Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Politics Switzerland Switzerland Constitutional Category:Referendums in Switzerland Category:Constitutional referendums in Switzerland