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.Batavische Republik (Niederlande), 6. Oktober 1801 : Verfassung Direct Democracy On 16 October 1801, the new constitution became official.
Results ChoiceVotes%For364,20087.46Against52,21912.54Total416,419100Registered voters/turnout416,419100Source: Direct Democracyhttp://www.sudd.ch/event.php?lang=en&id=nl011801
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