Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1876.[1] The first was held on 23 April on the subject of distributing and cashing of banknotes, and was rejected by 61.7% of voters.[1] The second was held on 9 July on a federal law on taxation of compensation for not serving in the military, and was rejected by 54.2% of voters.[1]
Background
Both referendums were classed as "optional referendums",[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for them to pass, as opposed to the mandatory referendums that required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.[2]
Results
Banknotes
Choice
Votes
%
For
120,068
38.3
Against
193,253
61.7
Invalid/blank votes
–
Total
313,321
100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Military taxation
Choice
Votes
%
For
156,157
45.8
Against
184,894
54.2
Invalid/blank votes
–
Total
341,051
100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1902 ISBN 9783832956097
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