Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1894. [1] The first was held on 4 March 1993, and was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons. [1] The second was held on 3 June on a popular initiative on the right to work, and was rejected by a majority of voters and all cantons. [1] The third was held on November 4, 1894, and was popularized by the majority of voters and cantons. [1]
Background
The referendums on the right to work and tariffs were popular initiatives, while the referendum on trade was a mandatory referendum . [1] Both types 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 canton. [2] Full cantons counted as one vote, while half-cantons counted as half. [2]
Results
Trade and commerce
Choice |
Popular vote |
Townships |
votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
for |
135.713 |
46.1 |
7 |
1 |
7.5 |
Against |
158.492 |
53.9 |
12 |
5 |
14.5 |
Blank votes |
21.454 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,048 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
316.707 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters / turnout |
676.854 |
46.8 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Right to work
Choice |
Popular vote |
Townships |
votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
for |
75.880 |
19.8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Against |
308.289 |
80.2 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Blank votes |
5.865 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,993 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
392.027 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters / turnout |
680.731 |
57.6 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
Tariffs
Choice |
Popular vote |
Townships |
votes |
% |
Full |
Half |
Total |
for |
145.462 |
29.3 |
7 |
3 |
8.5 |
Against |
350.639 |
70.7 |
12 |
3 |
13.5 |
Blank votes |
5,524 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Invalid votes |
1,239 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
502.864 |
100 |
19 |
6 |
22 |
Registered voters / turnout |
690.250 |
72.9 |
– |
– |
– |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
References
- ^ Jump up to:a b c d e Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , p1904 ISBN 9783832956097
- ^ Jump up to:a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891