Swiss copyright referendum, 1905

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A referendum on copyright was held in Switzerland on 19 March 1905.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on revising article 64 of the constitution, defining the protection rights of inventors.[1] It was approved by 70.4% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

Background[edit]

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[edit]

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 199,187 70.4 19 5 21.5
Against 83,935 29.6 0 1 0.5
Blank votes 23,452
Invalid votes 4,331
Total 310,905 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 776,394 40.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891