1917 Swiss stamp duty referendum

A referendum on stamp duty was held in Switzerland on 13 May 1917.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 41bis and 42 lit d of the constitution, which covered stamp duty.[1] The proposal was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

1917 Swiss stamp duty referendum
13 May 1917
Federal decree regarding the insertion of an Article 41 bis until and an Article 42, letter g, into the Federal Constitution (stamp duties)
Results
Choice
Votes%
Yes190,28853.16%
No167,68946.84%
Valid votes357,97795.19%
Invalid or blank votes18,0864.81%
Total votes376,063100.00%
Registered voters/turnout894,17742.06%

Background

The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required 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
For190,28853.214114.5
Against167,68946.8557.5
Blank votes11,994
Invalid votes6,092
Total376,06310019622
Registered voters/turnout894,17742.1
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References