1887 Swiss referendums

none Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1887.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 9783832956097 The first was held on 15 May, asking voters whether they approved of a federal law on spirits, and was approved by 65.9% of voters. The second was held on 10 July, asking voters whether they approved of an amendment made to article 64 of the federal constitution, and was approved by 77.9% of voters and 20.5 cantons.Nohlen & Stöver, pp1903-1904 Background The spirits referendum was an optional referendum, which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposal to be approved. The constitutional referendum was a mandatory referendum, which required both a majority of voters and cantons.Nohlen & Stöver, p1891 Results Federal spirits law ChoiceVotes%For267,12265.9Against138,49634.1Invalid votes –Total405,618100Registered voters/turnout649,494 Source: Nohlen & Stöver Constitutional amendment ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor203,50677.918520.5Against57,86222.1111.5Invalid/blank votes12,978––––Total274,34610019622Registered voters/turnout647,07142.4–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver References Politics Switzerland Category:1887 referendums Category:1887 in Switzerland Category:Referendums in Switzerland