1957 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1957.[1] The first two were held on 3 March on a federal resolutions on introducing two new articles to the federal constitution; 22bis concerning civil protection and 36bis on radio and television.[2] Both were rejected.[2] The third and fourth were held on 24 November on introducing another article to the constitution (24 quinquies concerning nuclear power and protection from radiation) and a federal resolution on prolonging the federal breadstuffs law.[2] Both were approved.[2]

Results

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March: Constitutional amendment on civil protection

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 361,028 48.1 12 4 14
Against 389,633 51.9 7 2 8
Blank votes 25,384
Invalid votes 1,670
Total 777,715 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,464,540 53.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

March: Constitutional amendment on radio and television

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 319,766 42.8 9 3 10.5
Against 428,080 57.2 10 3 11.5
Blank votes 26,199
Invalid votes 1,418
Total 775,463 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,464,540 52.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Constitutional amendment on nuclear power

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 491,745 77.3 19 6 22
Against 144,151 22.7 0 0 0
Blank votes 30,487
Invalid votes 1,459
Total 667,842 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,469,328 45.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Prolonging the federal breadstuffs law

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 401,768 62.7 19 5 21.5
Against 239,295 37.3 0 1 0.5
Blank votes 25,985
Invalid votes 1,315
Total 668,363 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,469,328 45.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1916 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ a b c d Nohlen & Stöver, pp1916–1917