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Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1951.[1] The first was held on 25 February on a federal resolution on transport, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 15 April on a popular initiative to ensure purchasing power and full employment, together with a counterproposal.[1] The counterproposal was approved by 69% of voters, whilst the original proposal was rejected by 88% of voters.[1] The fourth referendum was held on 8 July on forcing public enterprises to make a financial contribution to the national defence budget, and was also rejected by voters.[1]
Results
February: Federal resolution on transport
Choice | Votes | % |
For | 318,232 | 44.3 |
Against | 399,814 | 55.7 |
Blank votes | 18,402 | – |
Invalid votes | 1,586 | – |
Total | 738,034 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,408,346 | 52.4 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
April: Full employment initiative
Proposal
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons |
Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
For | 88,486 | 12.28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Against | 622,284 | 86.36 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
No answer | 9,759 | 1.35 | – | – | – |
Blank votes | 21,676 | – | – | – | – |
Invalid votes | 5,399 | – | – | – | – |
Total | 747,604 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,408,275 | 43.09 | – | – | – |
Source: Direct Democracy |
Counter-proposal
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons |
Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
For | 490,326 | 68.05 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Against | 209,663 | 29.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
No answer | 20,540 | 2.85 | – | – | – |
Blank votes | 21,676 | – | – | – | – |
Invalid votes | 5,399 | – | – | – | – |
Total | 747,604 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,408,275 | 43.09 | – | – | – |
Source: Direct Democracy |
July: Defence contributions
Choice | Votes | % |
For | 165,713 | 32.6 |
Against | 341,869 | 67.4 |
Blank votes | 20,836 | – |
Invalid votes | 1,080 | – |
Total | 529,498 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 1,409,091 | 37.6 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ a b c d e Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1914 ISBN 9783832956097
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