1953 Swiss referendums

Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1953.[1] The first was held on 19 April on revising the federal law on postal delivery, and was rejected by 64% of voters.[1] The second and third were held on 6 December on reordering the federal budget and adding a new article 24quater to the federal constitution on water pollution controls.[1] The budget proposal was rejected by 58% of voters, whilst the constitutional amendment was approved by 81% of voters.[1]

Results

April: Federal law on postal delivery

Choice Votes %
For267,65936.5
Against466,43163.5
Blank votes15,489
Invalid votes1,589
Total751,168100
Registered voters/turnout1,426,71452.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Federal budget

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For354,14942.0303
Against488,23258.016619
Blank votes20,084
Invalid votes1,617
Total864,08210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,433,36360.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Constitutional amendment

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For671,56581.319622
Against154,23418.7000
Blank votes20,938
Invalid votes1,071
Total847,80810019622
Registered voters/turnout1,433,36359.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1915 ISBN 9783832956097
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