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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 12 May 1872.[1] The new constitution was rejected by 50.5% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]
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.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]
Results
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 255,609 | 49.5 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| Against | 260,859 | 50.5 | 11 | 4 | 13 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | – | |
| Total | 516,468 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
