Swiss referendum, 1866

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A nine-part referendum was held in Switzerland on 14 January 1866.^[1] Only two proposals received a majority of votes in favour, and only one had both a majority of votes and majority of cantons.^[1]

Background

In order to pass, the referendums needed 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

Question I – weights and measures

Question II – equality of rights to settlement for Jews and naturalised people

Question III – local suffrage for settled people

Question IV – taxation and civil rights of settled people

Question V – cantonal suffrage for settled people

Question VI – religious and cultural freedom

Question VII – criminal law

Question VIII – copyright law

Question IX – prohibition of gambling and lotteries

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