Swiss referendums, 1957

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Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1957.[1] The first two were held on 3 March on a federal resolutions on introducing two new articles to the federal constitution; 22bis concerning civil protection and 36bis on radio and television.[2] Both were rejected.[2] The third and fourth were held on 24 November on introducing another article to the constitution (24 quinquies concerning nuclear power and protection from radiation) and a federal resolution on prolonging the federal breadstuffs law.[2] Both were approved.[2]

Results

March: Constitutional amendment on civil protection

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For361,02848.112414
Against389,63351.9728
Blank votes25,384
Invalid votes1,670
Total777,71510019622
Registered voters/turnout1,464,54053.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

March: Constitutional amendment on radio and television

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For319,7669310.5
Against428,08057.210311.5
Blank votes26,199
Invalid votes1,418
Total775,46310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,464,54052.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Constitutional amendment on nuclear power

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For491,74577.319622
Against144,15122.7000
Blank votes30,487
Invalid votes1,459
Total667,84210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,469,32845.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Prolonging the federal breadstuffs law

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For401,76862.719521.5
Against239,29537.3010.5
Blank votes25,985
Invalid votes1,315
Total668,36310019622
Registered voters/turnout1,469,32845.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1916 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Nohlen & Stöver, pp1916–1917
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