1805 Batavian Republic constitutional referendum
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A constitutional referendum was held in the Batavian Republic on 16 October 1805.[1] Although a new constitution had been approved in an 1801 referendums, the French authorities put pressure on the Batavian State Council to pass a new constitution in which executive power was held by a single person,[1] the Grand pensionary, a post initially filled by Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck. The new constitution had 87 articles, which provided for a 19-seat Parliament with a three-year term which could pass or reject bills, but not change them.[1] It was approved by 99.96% of voters.[1]
Results[]
Choice | Votes | % | |
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For | 353,186 | 99.96 | |
Against | 136 | 0.04 | |
Invalid/blank votes | 0 | – | |
Total | 353,322 | 100 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 353,322 | 100 | |
Source: Direct Democracy |
References[]
- ^ a b c d Batavische Republik (Niederlande), 16. April 1805 : Verfassung Direct Democracy
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