1917 Swiss stamp duty referendum
Referendum in Switzerland
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A referendum on stamp duty was held in Switzerland on 13 May 1917.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 41bis and 42 lit d of the constitution, which covered stamp duty.[1] The proposal was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
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13 May 1917
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Federal decree regarding the insertion of an Article 41 bis until and an Article 42, letter g, into the Federal Constitution (stamp duties) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required 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
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 190,288 | 53.2 | 14 | 1 | 14.5 |
| Against | 167,689 | 46.8 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 |
| Blank votes | 11,994 | â | â | â | â |
| Invalid votes | 6,092 | â | â | â | â |
| Total | 376,063 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 894,177 | 42.1 | â | â | â |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
