1848 Swiss constitutional referendum

1848 Swiss constitutional referendum
July and August 1848
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 145,584 72.83%
No 54,320 27.17%

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland in July and August 1848, the first referendum on record in the Swiss Confederation. The new constitution was approved by 72.8% of voters and a majority of cantons.

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