1957 Swiss referendums

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Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1957. The first two were held on 3 March on a federal resolutions on introducing two new articles to the federal constitution; 22bis concerning civil protection and 36bis on radio and television. Both were rejected. The third and fourth were held on 24 November on introducing another article to the constitution (24 quinquies concerning nuclear power and protection from radiation) and a federal resolution on prolonging the federal breadstuffs law. Both were approved.

Results

March: Constitutional amendment on civil protection

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 361,028 48.1 12 4 14
Against 389,633 51.9 7 2 8
Blank votes 25,384
Invalid votes 1,670
Total 777,715 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,464,540 53.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

March: Constitutional amendment on radio and television

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 319,766 42.8 9 3 10.5
Against 428,080 57.2 10 3 11.5
Blank votes 26,199
Invalid votes 1,418
Total 775,463 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,464,540 52.9
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Constitutional amendment on nuclear power

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 491,745 77.3 19 6 22
Against 144,151 22.7 0 0 0
Blank votes 30,487
Invalid votes 1,459
Total 667,842 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,469,328 45.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

November: Prolonging the federal breadstuffs law

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 401,768 62.7 19 5 21.5
Against 239,295 37.3 0 1 0.5
Blank votes 25,985
Invalid votes 1,315
Total 668,363 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 1,469,328 45.5
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1916 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ a b c d Nohlen & Stöver, pp1916–1917