1930 Swiss alcohol referendum
Referendum in Switzerland
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A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 6 April 1930.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 31 and 32 bis and adding article 32 quarter, which concerned alcohol.[1] The proposal was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
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6 April 1930
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Federal decree regarding the revision of Articles 31 and 32bis of the Federal Constitution (alcohol trade) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | 494,248 | 60.6 | 16 | 2 | 17 |
| Against | 321,641 | 39.4 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Blank votes | 9,980 | â | â | â | â |
| Invalid votes | 1,767 | â | â | â | â |
| Total | 827,636 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,093,191 | 75.7 | â | â | â |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
