Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1923.[1] The first two were held on 18 February on protective custody and a federal resolution on relations with France over the former free trade area of Haute-Savoie.[1] The third was held on 15 April on a popular initiative "for the ensuring of people's rights in questions regarding tariffs", whilst the fourth was held on 3 June on amending articles 31 and 32bis of the constitution regarding alcohol.[1] All four were rejected by voters.[1]
Background
The referendums on protective custody and tariffs were both popular initiatives,[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and a 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] The referendum on relations with France was a "facultative referendum", which required only a simple majority of voters in favour,[2] whilst the referendum on amending the constitution was a mandatory referendum,[1] which also required a double majority.[2]
Results
Protective custody
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons |
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
| For | 55,145 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against | 445,606 | 89.0 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Blank votes | 25,109 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,016 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 526,876 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 989,661 | 53.2 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Relations with France
| Choice | Votes | % |
| For | 93,982 | 18.5 |
| Against | 414,305 | 81.5 |
| Blank votes | 19,515 | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,024 | – |
| Total | 528,736 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 989,661 | 53.4 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Tariffs
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons |
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
| For | 171,020 | 26.8 | 0 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Against | 467,876 | 73.2 | 19 | 5 | 21.5 |
| Blank votes | 10,813 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,450 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 651,159 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 990,202 | 65.8 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Constitutional amendments
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons |
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total |
| For | 262,688 | 42.2 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
| Against | 360,397 | 57.8 | 10 | 4 | 12 |
| Blank votes | 11,931 | – | – | – | – |
| Invalid votes | 1,575 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 636,591 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 985,774 | 64.6 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1909 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ a b c d e Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
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