The referendum on the stamp collection in Switzerland was held on May 13, 1917 [1] . Voters were asked whether they approve the proposed amendments to Articles 41 bis and 42 lit d of the Constitution, which are dedicated to the stamp collection. The tax was approved by 53.2% of the votes and by the majority of cantons [1] .
Electoral system
The constitutional referendum was obligatory , and a double majority was necessary for its approval [2] .
Results
| Selection | General vote | Cantons | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | Full | Half | Total | |
| Behind | 190 288 | 53.2 | 14 | one | 14.5 |
| Vs | 167 689 | 46,8 | five | five | 7.5 |
| Blank bulletins | 11,994 | - | - | - | - |
| Invalid bulletins | 6,092 | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 376,063 | 100 | nineteen | 6 | 22 |
| Registered Voters / Turnout | 894 177 | 42.1 | - | - | - |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | |||||
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook , p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
- ↑ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891