1921 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1921.[1] The first two were held on 30 January on holding referendums on treaties that would be valid for at least 15 years and on abolishing the military judiciary.[1] The treaty proposal was approved, whilst the abolishment of the military judiciary was rejected.[1] The third and fourth were held on 22 May on add articles 37bis and 37ter on road traffic and aviation to the constitution, and on only adding article 37ter on aviation.[1] Both were approved.[1]

Background

The referendums on treaties and the military judiciary were both popular initiatives, whilst the two on amending the constitution were both mandatory referendums.[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

Referendums on treaties

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For398,54871.417620
Against160,00428.6202
Blank votes48,783
Invalid votes3,076
Total610,41110019622
Registered voters/turnout967,28963.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Abolishment of the military judiciary

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For198,69633.6303
Against393,15166.416619
Blank votes15,837
Invalid votes2,727
Total610,41110019622
Registered voters/turnout967,28963.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Addition of articles 37bis and 37ter to the constitution

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For206,29759.814315.5
Against138,87640.2536.5
Blank votes27,957
Invalid votes791
Total373,92110019622
Registered voters/turnout969,52238.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Addition of article 37ter to the constitution

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For210,44762.218520.5
Against127,94337.8111.5
Blank votes32,859
Invalid votes8938
Total373,18710019622
Registered voters/turnout969,52238.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1908 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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