1882 Swiss referendums
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Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1882.[1] Two were held on 30 July on copyright law and measures against epidemics, both of which were rejected.[1] The third was held on 26 November on executing article 27 of the federal constitution, and was rejected by 64.9% of voters.[1]
Background
[edit]The referendums on epidemics and the constitution were optional referendums,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved. The referendum on copyright law was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.[2]
Results
[edit]Copyright law
[edit]Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
For | 141,616 | 47.5 | 7 | 1 | 7.5 |
Against | 156,658 | 52.5 | 12 | 5 | 13.5 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | – | – | – | |
Total | 298,274 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
Registered voters/turnout | 635,249 | – | – | – | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Measures against epidemics
[edit]Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 68,027 | 21.1 |
Against | 254,340 | 78.9 |
Invalid/blank votes | – | |
Total | 322,367 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 635,249 | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Execution of article 27 of the federal constitution
[edit]Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
For | 172,010 | 35.1 |
Against | 318,139 | 64.9 |
Blank votes | – | |
Invalid votes | 4,829 | – |
Total | 100 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 648,000 | |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |