A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1885.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 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
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