1955 Swiss tenant and consumer protection referendum

Swiss referendum A referendum on tenant and consumer protection was held in Switzerland on 13 March 1955.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1916 9783832956097 Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative "for the protection of tenants and consumers", which would prolong price controls. Although the proposal was approved by a majority of voters, it was rejected by a majority of cantons, so did not come into force. Voters also voted on a counterproposal, which was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons. Results Proposal ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor392,58850.24627Against381,13048.7713415No answer7,7841.00–––Blank votes16,515––––Invalid votes5,675––––Total803,69210019622Registered voters/turnout1,447,18755.5–––Source: Direct Democracy Counter-proposal ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor317,93440.68738.5Against449,08757.4612313.5No answer14,4811.85–––Blank votes16,515––––Invalid votes5,675––––Total803,69210019622Registered voters/turnout1,447,18755.5–––Source: Direct Democracy References Politics Switzerland Switzerland Category:Referendums in Switzerland Swiss tenant