1915 Swiss war tax referendum

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1915 Swiss war tax referendum

6 June 1915

Federal Decree concerning the enactment of an article of the Federal Constitution for the levying of a one-off war tax
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 452,117 94.27%
No 27,461 5.73%
Valid votes 479,578 98.24%
Invalid or blank votes 8,589 1.76%
Total votes 488,167 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 871,476 56.02%

A referendum on a war tax was held in Switzerland on 6 June 1915. Voters were asked whether they approved of amending the constitution to introduce a one-off war tax during the First World War, which Switzerland remained neutral. It was approved by a large majority of voters and all cantons, the first time a referendum had been passed in every canton.

Background

The referendum was a mandatory referendum, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons. The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.

Results

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 452,117 94.3 19 6 22
Against 27,461 5.7 0 0 0
Blank votes 5,646
Invalid votes 2,943
Total 488,167 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 871,476 56.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ a b c d Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, pp1900-1907
  3. ^ a b c Nohlen & Stöver, p1891