1887 Swiss referendums
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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1887.[1] The first was held on 15 May, asking voters whether they approved of a federal law on spirits, and was approved by 65.9% of voters.[1] The second was held on 10 July, asking voters whether they approved of an amendment made to article 64 of the federal constitution, and was approved by 77.9% of voters and 20.5 cantons.[2]
Background
The spirits referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposal to be approved.[3] The constitutional referendum was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons.[3]
Results
Federal spirits law
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 267,122 | 65.9 |
Against | 138,496 | 34.1 |
Invalid votes | – | |
Total | 405,618 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 649,494 | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Constitutional amendment
Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
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Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 203,506 | 77.9 | 18 | 5 | 20.5 |
Against | 57,862 | 22.1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
Invalid/blank votes | 12,978 | – | – | – | – |
Total | 274,346 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 647,071 | 42.4 | – | – | – |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |