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1914 Swiss constitutional referendum
25 October 1914
Federal decree regarding the revision of Article 103 of the Federal Constitution and the inclusion of an Article 114 bis in the Federal Constitution
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 204,394 62.35%
No 123,431 37.65%
Valid votes 327,825 87.43%
Invalid or blank votes 47,152 12.57%
Total votes 374,977 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 851,082 44.06%
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A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1914.[1] The proposed amendments of article 103 and the addition of article 114bis were approved by 62.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

Background

In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed 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
For 204,394 62.3 16 4 18
Against 123,431 37.7 3 2 4
Blank votes 33,104 – – – –
Invalid votes 14,048 – – – –
Total 374,977 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 851,082 44.1 – – –
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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