Swiss referendums, 1891

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Five referendums were held in Switzerland in 1891.[1] The first was held on 15 March on a federal law on federal officials who had become unemployable due to disability, and was rejected by 79.4% of voters.[1] The second was held on 5 July on a constitutional amendment, and was approved by 60.3% of voters.[1] Two referendums were held on 18 October, one on revising article 39 of the federal constitution and one on a federal law on Swiss tariffs; both were approved.[1] The last was held on 6 December on the question of whether the federal government should purchase the Swiss central railway, but was rejected by 31.1% of voters.[1]

Background

The two constitutional referendums were mandatory referendums,[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons.[2] The other three were optional referendums,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved.[2]

Results

Federal officials law

Choice Votes %
For91,85120.6
Against353,97779.4
Blank votes2,984
Invalid votes2,516
Total451,328100
Registered voters/turnout657,77968.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Constitutional amendment (July)

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For183,02960.316418
Against120,59939.7324
Blank votes15,398
Invalid votes1,330
Total320,35610019622
Registered voters/turnout641,69249.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Constitutional amendment (October)

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For231,57859.312414
Against158,61540.7728
Blank votes13,400
Invalid votes1,890
Total405,48310019622
Registered voters/turnout654,37262.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Tariffs

Choice Votes %
For220,00458.1
Against158,93441.9
Blank votes22,034
Invalid votes1,840
Total402,812100
Registered voters/turnout654,37261.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Central railway purchase

Choice Votes %
For130,72931.3
Against289,40668.9
Blank votes
Invalid votes
Total420,135100
Registered voters/turnout653,792
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1904 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. 1 2 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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