1961 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland in 1961.[1] The first two were held on 5 March on an amendment to the constitution regarding oil pipelines and a fuel tax to fund national roads. The constitutional amendment was approved, but the fuel tax rejected.[1] The third referendum was held on 22 October on a popular initiative on using popular initiatives for federal-level laws, and was rejected by voters.[1] The fourth referendum was on a federal resolution on the clock industry, and was approved by two-thirds of voters.[1]

Results

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March: Constitutional amendment

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 644,797 71.4 19 6 22
Against 257,847 28.6 0 0 0
Blank votes 35,198
Invalid votes 2,097
Total 939,939 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,496,380 62.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

March: Fuel tax

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Choice Votes %
For 434,245 46.6
Against 498,602 53.4
Blank votes 11,649
Invalid votes 2,095
Total 946,591 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,496,380 63.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 170,842 29.4 0 0 0
Against 409,445 70.6 19 6 22
Blank votes 21,082
Invalid votes 1,148
Total 602,517 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,502,509 40.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Clock industry

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Choice Votes %
For 443,483 66.7
Against 221,379 33.3
Blank votes 24,253
Invalid votes 1,239
Total 690,624 100
Registered voters/turnout 1,505,074 45.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1917–1918 ISBN 9783832956097