A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland in July and August 1848,^[1] the first referendum on record in the Swiss Confederation.^[2] The new constitution was approved by 72.8% of voters and a majority of cantons.^[2][3]

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1848 Swiss constitutional referendum

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

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In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.^[4] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.^[4] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.^[4]