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1874 Swiss constitutional referendum
19 April 1874
Total revision of the Constitution
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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%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 19 April 1874.[1] The new constitution was approved by 63.2% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1] It gave more responsibilities and powers to the federal government.[2]
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