A referendum on medical insurance in Switzerland was held on October 2, 1890 [1] . As a result of the referendum, a federal constitutional amendment regarding accident and health insurance was approved [1] .
Election System
A constitutional referendum was mandatory [1] , a double majority was required for its approval [2] .
Results
| The choice | General vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half- | Total | |
| Behind | 283,228 | 75,4 | 18 | five | 20.5 |
| Vs | 92,200 | 24.6 | one | one | 1,5 |
| Blank newsletters | 12 409 | - | - | - | - |
| Invalid Newsletters | 8 611 | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 396,448 | 100 | nineteen | 6 | 22 |
| Registered Voters / Turnout | 663 531 | 59.7 | - | - | - |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , p1904 ISBN 9783832956097
- ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891