1914 Swiss constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1914.[1] The proposed amendments of article 103 and the addition of article 114bis were approved by 62.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]

1914 Swiss constitutional referendum
25 October 1914
Federal decree regarding the revision of Article 103 of the Federal Constitution and the inclusion of an Article 114 bis in the Federal Constitution
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes204,39462.35%
No123,43137.65%
Valid votes327,82587.43%
Invalid or blank votes47,15212.57%
Total votes374,977100.00%
Registered voters/turnout851,08244.06%

Background

In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]

Results

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For204,39462.316418
Against123,43137.7324
Blank votes33,104
Invalid votes14,048
Total374,97710019622
Registered voters/turnout851,08244.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References