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Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1887. The first was held on 15 May, asking voters whether they approved of a federal law on spirits, and was approved by 65.9% of voters. The second was held on 10 July, asking voters whether they approved of an amendment made to article 64 of the federal constitution, and was approved by 77.9% of voters and 20.5 cantons.
Background
The spirits referendum was an optional referendum, which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposal to be approved. The constitutional referendum was a mandatory referendum, which required both a majority of voters and cantons.
Results
Federal spirits law
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 267,122 | 65.9 |
| Against | 138,496 | 34.1 |
| Invalid votes | – | |
| Total | 405,618 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 649,494 | |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
Constitutional amendment
| Choice | Popular vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| For | 203,506 | 77.9 | 18 | 5 | 20.5 |
| Against | 57,862 | 22.1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 12,978 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 274,346 | 100 | 19 | 6 | 22 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 647,071 | 42.4 | – | – | – |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
References
- ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 9783832956097
- Nohlen & Stöver, pp1903-1904
- ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891
