1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum
Popular initiative vote in Switzerland
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A referendum on freemasonry was held in Switzerland on 28 November 1937.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative that would ban the practice.[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
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28 November 1937
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Prohibition of Freemasonry | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Results
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 234,980 | 31.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Against | 515,327 | 68.7 | 18 | 6 | 21 |
| Blank votes | 30,578 | â | â | â | â |
| Invalid votes | 2,231 | â | â | â | â |
| Total | 783,116 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,187,637 | 65.9 | â | â | â |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
