1884 Swiss referendum

A four-part referendum was held in Switzerland on 11 May 1884.[1] All four were rejected by voters.[1]

Background

All four referendums were optional referendums,[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

Question I

Question I asked whether a federal law on the organisation of the federal departments for justice and the police should be enacted.[1]

Choice Votes %
For149,72941.1
Against214,91658.9
Invalid votes16,495
Total381,140100
Registered voters/turnout634,29960.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Question II

Question II asked voters whether they approved of a federal resolution on patent taxes for salesmen.[1]

Choice Votes %
For174,19547.9
Against189,55052.1
Invalid votes17,370
Total381,115100
Registered voters/turnout634,29960.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Question III

Question III asked voters whether they approved of an amendment to the federal criminal law made on 4 February 1853.[1]

Choice Votes %
For159,06844.0
Against202,77356.0
Invalid votes19,146
Total380,987100
Registered voters/turnout634,29960.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Question IV

Question IV asked voters whether they approved of a federal resolution on a 10,000 CHF contribution to the cost of the Swiss embassy in Washington, D.C..[1]

Choice Votes %
For137,82438.5
Against219,72861.5
Invalid votes23,455
Total381,007100
Registered voters/turnout634,29960.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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