1933 Swiss federal salaries referendum
A referendum on federal salaries was held in Switzerland on 28 May 1933.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal law that would lower the salaries of federal officials on a temporary basis.[1] The proposal was rejected by 55.1% of voters.[1]
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Background
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 411,536 | 44.9 |
| Against | 505,190 | 55.1 |
| Blank votes | 11,164 | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,959 | – |
| Total | 929,849 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,154,963 | 80.5 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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References
- Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1911 ISBN 9783832956097
- Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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