1951 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1951.[1] The first was held on 25 February on a federal resolution on transport, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 15 April on a popular initiative to ensure purchasing power and full employment, together with a counterproposal.[1] The counterproposal was approved by 69% of voters, whilst the original proposal was rejected by 88% of voters.[1] The fourth referendum was held on 8 July on forcing public enterprises to make a financial contribution to the national defence budget, and was also rejected by voters.[1]

Results

February: Federal resolution on transport

ChoiceVotes%
For318,23244.3
Against399,81455.7
Blank votes18,402
Invalid votes1,586
Total738,034100
Registered voters/turnout1,408,34652.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

April: Full employment initiative

Proposal

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For88,48612.28000
Against622,28486.3619622
No answer9,7591.35
Blank votes21,676
Invalid votes5,399
Total747,60410019622
Registered voters/turnout1,408,27543.09
Source: Direct Democracy

Counter-proposal

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For490,32668.0519622
Against209,66329.10000
No answer20,5402.85
Blank votes21,676
Invalid votes5,399
Total747,60410019622
Registered voters/turnout1,408,27543.09
Source: Direct Democracy

July: Defence contributions

ChoiceVotes%
For165,71332.6
Against341,86967.4
Blank votes20,836
Invalid votes1,080
Total529,498100
Registered voters/turnout1,409,09137.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

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