1907 Swiss armed forces referendum

A referendum on the armed forces was held in Switzerland on 3 November 1907.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of the organisation of the federal armed forces.[1] The proposal was approved by 55.2% of voters.[1]

1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
3 November 1907
Military Organization of the Swiss Confederation
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes329,95355.22%
No267,60544.78%
Valid votes597,55898.94%
Invalid or blank votes6,3731.06%
Total votes603,931100.00%
Registered voters/turnout808,91674.66%

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%
For329,95355.2
Against267,60544.8
Blank votes3,566
Invalid votes2,807
Total603,931100
Registered voters/turnout803,91674.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References