1913 Swiss disease control referendum

4 May 1913

Federal decree regarding the revision of Articles 69 and 31, paragraph 2, letter d, of the Federal Constitution (control of human and animal diseases)
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 169,012 60.32%
No 111,163 39.68%
Valid votes 280,175 92.10%
Invalid or blank votes 24,031 7.90%
Total votes 304,206 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 844,175 36.04%

A referendum on disease control was held in Switzerland on 4 May 1913.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending two articles of the constitution, 31 II, lit d and 69, which covered the control of human and animal diseases.[1] It was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.

Background

The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[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]

Results

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For169,01260.315517.5
Against111,16339.7414.5
Blank votes16,409
Invalid votes7,622
Total304,20610019622
Registered voters/turnout844,17536.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. 1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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