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1953 Swiss referendums

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Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1953.[1] The first was held on 19 April on revising the federal law on postal delivery, and was rejected by 64% of voters.[1] The second and third were held on 6 December on reordering the federal budget and adding a new article 24quater to the federal constitution on water pollution controls.[1] The budget proposal was rejected by 58% of voters, whilst the constitutional amendment was approved by 81% of voters.[1]

Results

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April: Federal law on postal delivery

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Choice Votes %
For 267,659 36.5
Against 466,431 63.5
Blank votes 15,489
Invalid votes 1,589
Total 751,168 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,426,714 52.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Federal budget

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 354,149 42.0 3 0 3
Against 488,232 58.0 16 6 19
Blank votes 20,084
Invalid votes 1,617
Total 864,082 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,433,363 60.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Constitutional amendment

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 671,565 81.3 19 6 22
Against 154,234 18.7 0 0 0
Blank votes 20,938
Invalid votes 1,071
Total 847,808 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,433,363 59.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1915 ISBN 9783832956097
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