Swiss referendums, 1961

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Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1961.[1] The first two were held on 5 March on an amendment to the constitution regarding oil pipelines and a fuel tax to fund national roads. The constitutional amendment was approved, but the fuel tax rejected.[1] The third referendum was held on 22 October on a popular initiative on using popular initiatives for federal-level laws, and was rejected by voters.[1] The fourth referendum was on a federal resolution on the clock industry, and was approved by two-thirds of voters.[1]

Results

March: Constitutional amendment

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For644,79771.419622
Against257,84728.6000
Blank votes35,198
Invalid votes2,097
Total939,93910019622
Registered voters/turnout1,496,38062.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

March: Fuel tax

Choice Votes %
For434,24546.6
Against498,60253.4
Blank votes11,649
Invalid votes2,095
Total946,591100
Registered voters/turnout1,496,38063.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For170,84229.4000
Against409,44570.619622
Blank votes21,082
Invalid votes1,148
Total602,51710019622
Registered voters/turnout1,502,50940.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Clock industry

Choice Votes %
For443,48366.7
Against221,37933.3
Blank votes24,253
Invalid votes1,239
Total690,624100
Registered voters/turnout1,505,07445.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917–1918 ISBN 9783832956097
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