1894 Swiss referendums

Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1894.[1] The first was held on 4 March on a federal resolution to amend the constitution regarding trade and commerce, and was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The second was held on 3 June on a popular initiative on the right to work, and was rejected by a majority of voters and all cantons.[1] The third was held on 4 November 1894 on a popular initiative on a partial contribution to tariffs from the cantons, and was also rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

Background

The referendums on the right to work and tariffs were popular initiatives, whilst the referendum on trade was a mandatory referendum.[1] Both types required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]

Results

Trade and commerce

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For135,71346.1717.5
Against158,49253.912514.5
Blank votes21,454
Invalid votes1,048
Total316,70710019622
Registered voters/turnout676,85446.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Right to work

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For75,88019.8000
Against308,28980.219622
Blank votes5,865
Invalid votes1,993
Total392,02710019622
Registered voters/turnout680,73157.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Tariffs

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For145,46229.3738.5
Against350,63970.712313.5
Blank votes5,524
Invalid votes1,239
Total502,86410019622
Registered voters/turnout690,25072.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1904 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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