Swiss referendums, 1923

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Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1923.[1] The first two were held on 18 February on protective custody and a federal resolution on relations with France over the former free trade area of Haute-Savoie.[1] The third was held on 15 April on a popular initiative "for the ensuring of people's rights in questions regarding tariffs", whilst the fourth was held on 3 June on amending articles 31 and 32bis of the constitution regarding alcohol.[1] All four were rejected by voters.[1]

Background

The referendums on protective custody and tariffs were both popular initiatives,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2] The referendum on relations with France was a "facultative referendum", which required only a simple majority of voters in favour,[2] whilst the referendum on amending the constitution was a mandatory referendum,[1] which also required a double majority.[2]

Results

Protective custody

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For55,14511.0000
Against445,60689.019622
Blank votes25,109
Invalid votes1,016
Total526,87610019622
Registered voters/turnout989,66153.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Relations with France

Choice Votes %
For93,98218.5
Against414,30581.5
Blank votes19,515
Invalid votes1,024
Total528,736100
Registered voters/turnout989,66153.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Tariffs

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For171,02026.8010.5
Against467,87673.219521.5
Blank votes10,813
Invalid votes1,450
Total651,15910019622
Registered voters/turnout990,20265.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Constitutional amendments

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For262,68842.29210
Against360,39757.810412
Blank votes11,931
Invalid votes1,575
Total636,59110019622
Registered voters/turnout985,77464.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1909 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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