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Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1925.[1] The first was held on 24 May on a popular initiative calling for insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 25 October on a federal resolution on the settlement and residence of foreigners, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The third was held on 6 December on a federal resolution on insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was also approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
Background
The May referendum was a popular initiative,[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] The October and December referendums were both "obligatory" referendums, which also required a double majority.[2]
Results
May referendum
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
282,527
42.0
5
2
6
Against
390,129
58.0
14
4
16
Blank votes
13,577
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,169
–
–
–
–
Total
688,402
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,008,865
68.2
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
October referendum
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
382,381
62.2
16
5
18.5
Against
232,272
37.8
3
1
3.5
Blank votes
71,838
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
5,053
–
–
–
–
Total
691,544
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,017,692
68.0
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
December referendum
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
410,988
65.4
15
3
16.5
Against
3217,483
34.6
4
3
5.5
Blank votes
12,809
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,786
–
–
–
–
Total
643,066
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,019,522
63.1
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdeNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1909 ISBN 9783832956097