1876 Swiss referendums
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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1876.[1] The first was held on 23 April on the subject of distributing and cashing of banknotes, and was rejected by 61.7% of voters.[1] The second was held on 9 July on a federal law on taxation of compensation for not serving in the military, and was rejected by 54.2% of voters.[1]
Background
Both referendums were classed as "optional referendums",[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for them to pass, as opposed to the mandatory referendums that required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.[2]
Results
Banknotes
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 120,068 | 38.3 |
| Against | 193,253 | 61.7 |
| Invalid/blank votes | â | |
| Total | 313,321 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Military taxation
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 156,157 | 45.8 |
| Against | 184,894 | 54.2 |
| Invalid/blank votes | â | |
| Total | 341,051 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | ||
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
