1874 Swiss constitutional referendum

1874 Swiss constitutional referendum

19 April 1874
Total revision of the Constitution
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 340,199 63.21%
No 198,013 36.79%
Valid votes 538,212 100.00%
Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00%
Total votes 538,212 100.00%

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 19 April 1874. The new constitution was approved by 63.2% of voters and a majority of cantons. It gave more responsibilities and powers to the federal government.