Swiss referendums, 1903

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Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1903.^[1] The first was held on 15 March on a federal law on tariffs, and was approved by 59.6% of voters.^[1] The second, third and fourth were all held on 25 October concerning an amendment to the federal criminal law, a popular initiative on Swiss residents electing the National Council and an amendment to article 32bis of the constitution.^[1] All three were rejected by voters.^[1]

Background

The referendums on tariffs and the federal criminal law were optional referendums,^[1] which required only a majority of the public vote.^[2] The referendum on the changes to National Council elections was popular initiative and the referendum on the constitutional amendment was a mandatory referendum,^[1] both of which 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

Tariffs

Choice	Votes	%
For	332,001	59.6
Against	225,123	40.4
Blank votes	3,529	–
Invalid votes	2,216	–
Total	562,869	100
Registered voters/turnout	768,125	73.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Criminal law

Choice	Votes	%
For	117,694	30.8
Against	264,085	69.2
Blank votes	15,099	–
Invalid votes	12,007	–
Total	408,885	100
Registered voters/turnout	768,105	53.2
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

National Council elections

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
Choice	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	95,131	24.4	3	2	4
Against	295,085	75.6	16	4	18
Blank votes	13,460	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	5,363	–	–	–	–
Total	409,039	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	768,105	53.3	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Amendment of article 32bis of the constitution

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
Choice	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	156,777	40.7	4	0	4
Against	228,094	59.3	15	6	18
Blank votes	14,674	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	8,307	–	–	–	–
Total	407,852	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	768,105	53.1	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1 2 3 4 5 6 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
1 2 3 4 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891

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