Swiss referendums, 1950

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Five referendums were held in Switzerland during 1950.[1] The first was held on 29 January on extending a federal resolution on promoting housebuilding, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 4 June on the federal budget, and was also rejected by voters.[1] The third was held on 1 October on a popular initiative "for the protection of ground and labour by prohibiting speculation", and was rejected by voters.[1] The final two were held on 3 December on revising article 72 of the constitution regarding the election of the National Council and a federal resolution on financial order between 1951 and 1954.[1] Both were approved by voters.[1]

Background

The January referendum was an optional referendum, and required only a majority of votes in favour. The other four referendums all required double majorities; 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

January: Extending the federal resolution on housebuilding

Choice Votes %
For333,87846.3
Against387,45653.7
Blank votes14,015
Invalid votes1,418
Total736,767100
Registered voters/turnout1,394,97052.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

June: Federal budget

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For267,77035.5526
Against486,38164.514416
Blank votes15,769
Invalid votes1,202
Total771,12210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,393,31755.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

October: popular initiative banning speculation

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For158,79427.0000
Against429,09173.019622
Blank votes22,607
Invalid votes1,311
Total611,80310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,400,89143.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Constitutional amendment

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For450,39567.317620
Against218,54132.7202
Blank votes110,615
Invalid votes2,140
Total781,69110019622
Registered voters/turnout1,403,73155.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Financial order

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For516,70469.517620
Against227,13130.5202
Blank votes35,884
Invalid votes1,989
Total781,70810019622
Registered voters/turnout1,403,73155.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1914 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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