1925 Swiss referendums
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Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1925.[1] The first was held on 24 May on a popular initiative calling for insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 25 October on a federal resolution on the settlement and residence of foreigners, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The third was held on 6 December on a federal resolution on insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was also approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
Background
[edit]The May referendum was a popular initiative,[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] The October and December referendums were both "obligatory" referendums, which also required a double majority.[2]
Results
[edit]May referendum
[edit]| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 282,527 | 42.0 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Against | 390,129 | 58.0 | 14 | 4 | 16 |
| Blank votes | 13,577 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 2,169 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 688,402 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,008,865 | 68.2 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
October referendum
[edit]This was the 100th national referendum in the Swiss Confederation since 1848.
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 382,381 | 62.2 | 16 | 5 | 18.5 |
| Against | 232,272 | 37.8 | 3 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Blank votes | 71,838 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 5,053 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 691,544 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,017,692 | 68.0 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
December referendum
[edit]| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 410,988 | 65.4 | 15 | 3 | 16.5 |
| Against | 217,483 | 34.6 | 4 | 3 | 5.5 |
| Blank votes | 12,809 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,786 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 643,066 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,019,522 | 63.1 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
