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 | |||||