1801 Batavian Republic constitutional referendum

1801 constitutional referendum in the Batavian Republic A constitutional referendum was held in the Batavian Republic on 6 October 1801. After a previous referendum in 1798 resulted in a new constitution being approved, the French were not satisfied with this constitution, and under their influence a new constitution was written. In 1801, a referendum was held about the new constitution. Non-voters were counted as if they agreed to the new constitution, and the constitution passed with 87.46% in favour.Batavische Republik (Niederlande), 6. Oktober 1801 : Verfassung Direct Democracy On 16 October 1801, the new constitution became official.http://www.europa-nu.nl/id/vh8lnhrp8wt9/uitvoerend_bewind_1798_1801 Uitvoerend Bewind (1798-1801) Europees parlement, Bureau Nederland en parlementair Documentatie Centrum UL Uitvoerend Bewind Results ChoiceVotes%For364,20087.46Against52,21912.54Total416,419100Registered voters/turnout416,419100Source: Direct Democracyhttp://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=nl011801 References 1801 Category:1801 referendums Constitutional referendum Category:Constitutional referendums Category:October 1801