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Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1951.[1] The first was held on 25 February on a federal resolution on transport, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 15 April on a popular initiative to ensure purchasing power and full employment, together with a counterproposal.[1] The counterproposal was approved by 69% of voters, whilst the original proposal was rejected by 88% of voters.[1] The fourth referendum was held on 8 July on forcing public enterprises to make a financial contribution to the national defence budget, and was also rejected by voters.[1]
Results
February: Federal resolution on transport
Choice |
Votes |
% |
For |
318,232 |
44.3 |
Against |
399,814 |
55.7 |
Blank votes |
18,402 |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,586 |
– |
Total |
738,034 |
100 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,408,346 |
52.4 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
April: Full employment initiative
Proposal
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
88,486 |
12.28 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Against |
622,284 |
86.36 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
No answer |
9,759 |
1.35 |
– |
– |
– |
Blank votes |
21,676 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
5,399 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
747,604 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,408,275 |
43.09 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Direct Democracy |
Counter-proposal
Choice |
Popular vote |
Cantons |
Votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
For |
490,326 |
68.05 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Against |
209,663 |
29.10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No answer |
20,540 |
2.85 |
– |
– |
– |
Blank votes |
21,676 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
5,399 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
747,604 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,408,275 |
43.09 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Direct Democracy |
July: Defence contributions
Choice |
Votes |
% |
For |
165,713 |
32.6 |
Against |
341,869 |
67.4 |
Blank votes |
20,836 |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,080 |
– |
Total |
529,498 |
100 |
Registered voters/turnout |
1,409,091 |
37.6 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References