1931 Swiss referendums

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Five referendums were held in Switzerland during 1931.[1] The first was held on 8 February on a federal resolution on a petition for a referendum on article 12 of the constitution concerning bans on religious orders, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The second and third were held on 15 March on revising article 72 of the constitution concerning the election of the National Council and on revising article 76, 96 and 105 on the legislative term.[1] Both were approved.[1] The fourth and fifth were held on 6 December on a federal law on aged and bereavement insurance and a federal law on tobacco taxation. Both were rejected.[1]

Background

The February and March referendums were "obligatory",[1] requiring 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] The December referendums were "optional",[1] and required only a majority of the public vote.[2]

Results

February: Petition for a referendum on article 12

More information Choice, Popular vote ...
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For293,84570.214617
Against124,80429.8505
Blank votes39,649––––
Invalid votes2,142––––
Total460,44010019622
Registered voters/turnout1,100,67041.8–––
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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March: Election of the National Council

More information Choice, Popular vote ...
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For296,05353.911513.5
Against253,38246.1818.5
Blank votes38,517––––
Invalid votes2,490––––
Total590,44210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,104,11353.5–––
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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March: Legislative terms

More information Choice, Popular vote ...
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For297,93853.714416
Against256,91946.3526
Blank votes33,477––––
Invalid votes2,108––––
Total590,44210019622
Registered voters/turnout1,104,11353.5–––
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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December: Aged and bereavement insurance

More information Choice, Votes ...
Choice Votes %
For338,03239.7
Against513,51260.3
Blank votes24,846–
Invalid votes2,673–
Total879,063100
Registered voters/turnout1,124,88178.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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December: Tobacco tax

More information Choice, Votes ...
Choice Votes %
For423,52349.9
Against425,44950.1
Blank votes27,498–
Invalid votes2,593–
Total879,063100
Registered voters/turnout1,124,88178.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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