1876 Swiss referendums
Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1876.[1] The first was held on 23 April on the subject of distributing and cashing of banknotes, and was rejected by 61.7% of voters.[1] The second was held on 9 July on a federal law on taxation of compensation for not serving in the military, and was rejected by 54.2% of voters.[1]
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Background
Both referendums were classed as "optional referendums",[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for them to pass, as opposed to the mandatory referendums that required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.[2]
Results
Banknotes
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 120,068 | 38.3 |
Against | 193,253 | 61.7 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | |
Total | 313,321 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | ||
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Military taxation
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 156,157 | 45.8 |
Against | 184,894 | 54.2 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | |
Total | 341,051 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | ||
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
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References
- Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 9783832956097
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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