1965 Swiss referendums

Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1965.[1] The first two were held on 28 February on measures against prices rises in the banking and housebuilding sectors, with both approved by voters.[1] The third was held on 16 May on a federal law on dairy products and edible fats, and was also approved by voters.[1]

Results

February: Measures against prices rises in the banking sector

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	526,599	57.7	16	5	18.5
Against	385,745	42.3	3	1	3.5
Blank votes	15,348	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	2,004	–	–	–	–
Total	929,696	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	1,558,090	59.7	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

February: Measures against prices rises in the housebuilding sector

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	507,739	55.5	16	2	17
Against	406,447	44.5	3	4	5
Blank votes	13,992	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	2,075	–	–	–	–
Total	930,253	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	1,558,090	59.7	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

May: Federal law on dairy and edible fat products

Choice	Votes	%
For	347,059	62.0
Against	212,784	38.0
Blank votes	22,628	–
Invalid votes	690	–
Total	583,161	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,556,375	37.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1919 ISBN 9783832956097