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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1959.[1] The first was held on 1 February on the introduction of women's suffrage at the federal level, but was rejected by 67% of voters. The second was held on 24 May on adding article 22bis to the federal constitution, which concerned civil protection. It was approved by 62% of voters.[1]
Results
February: Women's suffrage
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
323,727
33.1
3
0
3
Against
654,939
66.9
16
6
19
Blank votes
7,497
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,680
–
–
–
–
Total
987,843
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,480,555
66.7
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
May: Constitutional amendment
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
380,631
62.3
19
6
22
Against
230,701
37.7
0
0
0
Blank votes
21,623
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,189
–
–
–
–
Total
634,144
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,479,566
42.9
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917 ISBN 9783832956097
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