1889 Swiss insolvency referendum
A referendum on a federal law on insolvency and debt was held in Switzerland on 17 November 1889.[1] The new law was approved by 52.9% of voters.[1]
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Background
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved, as opposed to a mandatory referendum, which required both a majority of voters and cantons.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 244,317 | 52.9 |
| Against | 217,921 | 47.1 |
| Blank votes | 3,833 | – |
| Invalid votes | 2,547 | – |
| Total | 468,618 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 661,225 | 70.9 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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References
- Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1904 ISBN 9783832956097
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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