1906 Swiss foodstuffs referendum

A referendum on foodstuffs was held in Switzerland on 10 June 1906.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a new federal law concerning foodstuffs and basic commodities.[1] The proposal was approved by 62.6% of voters.[1]

1906 Swiss foodstuffs referendum
10 June 1906
Federal law on the movement of food and everyday objects
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes245,39762.58%
No146,76037.42%
Valid votes392,15797.21%
Invalid or blank votes11,2602.79%
Total votes403,417100.00%
Registered voters/turnout784,76951.41%

Background

The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]

Results

ChoiceVotes%
For245,39762.6
Against146,76037.4
Blank votes9,363
Invalid votes1,897
Total403,417100
Registered voters/turnout784,76951.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References