Swiss alcohol referendum, 1941

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A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 9 March 1941.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative for changing the alcohol order.^[1] The proposal was rejected by 59.8% of voters.^[1]

Background

The referendum was a "process initiating decision", which required only a majority of the public vote, rather than both a majority of the public votes and a majority of cantons in favour.^[2]

Results

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