1801 Batavian Republic constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in the Batavian Republic on 6 October 1801. After a previous referendum in 1798 resulted in a new constitution being approved, the French were not satisfied with this constitution, and under their influence a new constitution was written.

In 1801, a referendum was held about the new constitution. Non-voters were counted as if they agreed to the new constitution, and the constitution passed with 87.46% in favour.[1] On 16 October 1801, the new constitution became official.[2]

Results
Choice Votes %
For364,20087.46
Against52,21912.54
Total416,419100
Registered voters/turnout416,419100
Source: Direct Democracy

References
  1. Batavische Republik (Niederlande), 6. Oktober 1801 : Verfassung Direct Democracy
  2. "Uitvoerend Bewind (1798-1801)". Europees parlement, Bureau Nederland en parlementair Documentatie Centrum UL.
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