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1917 Swiss stamp duty referendum

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1917 Swiss stamp duty referendum

13 May 1917

Federal decree regarding the insertion of an Article 41 bis until and an Article 42, letter g, into the Federal Constitution (stamp duties)
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 190,288 53.16%
No 167,689 46.84%
Valid votes 357,977 95.19%
Invalid or blank votes 18,086 4.81%
Total votes 376,063 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 894,177 42.06%

A referendum on stamp duty was held in Switzerland on 13 May 1917.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 41bis and 42 lit d of the constitution, which covered stamp duty.[1] The proposal was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

Background

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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

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 190,288 53.2 14 1 14.5
Against 167,689 46.8 5 5 7.5
Blank votes 11,994
Invalid votes 6,092
Total 376,063 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 894,177 42.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891