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% of voters.[1]
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
Choice
Votes
%
For
329,953
55.22
Against
267,605
44.78
Total
597,558
100.00
Valid votes
597,558
98.94
Invalid votes
2,807
0.46
Blank votes
3,566
0.59
Total votes
603,931
100.00
Registered voters/turnout
808,916
74.66
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdDieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1906 ISBN 9783832956097
Read
AUTHORPÆDIA is hosted by Authorpædia Foundation, Inc. a U.S. non-profit organization.
Switzerland portal 
