Swiss federal salaries referendum, 1933

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A referendum on federal salaries was held in Switzerland on 28 May 1933.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal law that would lower the salaries of federal officials on a temporary basis.[1] The proposal was rejected by 55.1% of voters.[1]

Background[edit]

The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]

Results[edit]

Choice Votes %
For 411,536 44.9
Against 505,190 55.1
Blank votes 11,164
Invalid votes 1,959
Total 929,849 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,154,963 80.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1911 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891