1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
Referendum in Switzerland
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A referendum on the armed forces was held in Switzerland on 3 November 1907.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the organisation of the federal armed forces.[1] The proposal was approved by 55% of voters.[1]
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3 November 1907
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Background
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
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| For | 329,953 | 55.22 | |
| Against | 267,605 | 44.78 | |
| Total | 597,558 | 100.00 | |
| Valid votes | 597,558 | 98.94 | |
| Invalid votes | 2,807 | 0.46 | |
| Blank votes | 3,566 | 0.59 | |
| Total votes | 603,931 | 100.00 | |
| Registered voters/turnout | 808,916 | 74.66 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||
