1917 Swiss stamp duty referendum|
|
|
|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
|
| Yes
|
190,288
|
53.16%
|
| No
|
167,689
|
46.84%
|
| Valid votes
|
357,977
|
95.19%
|
| Invalid or blank votes
|
18,086
|
4.81%
|
| Total votes
|
376,063
|
100.00%
|
| Registered voters/turnout
|
894,177
|
42.06%
| |
A referendum on stamp duty was held in Switzerland on 13 May 1917.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 41bis and 42 lit d of the constitution, which covered stamp duty.[1] The proposal was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
Background
The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[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]
Results
| Choice
|
Popular vote
|
Cantons
|
| Votes
|
%
|
Full
|
Half
|
Total
|
| For |
190,288 |
53.2 |
14 |
1 |
14.5
|
| Against |
167,689 |
46.8 |
5 |
5 |
7.5
|
| Blank votes |
11,994 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Invalid votes |
6,092 |
– |
– |
– |
–
|
| Total |
376,063 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22
|
| Registered voters/turnout |
894,177 |
42.1 |
– |
– |
–
|
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver
|
References
- ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891