1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
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3 November 1907 |
Military Organization of the Swiss Confederation
Choice | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
Yes | 329,953 | 55.22% |
No | 267,605 | 44.78% |
Valid votes | 597,558 | 98.94% |
Invalid or blank votes | 6,373 | 1.06% |
Total votes | 603,931 | 100.00% |
Registered voters/turnout | 808,916 | 74.66% |
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 55.2% 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 | 55.2 |
Against | 267,605 | 44.8 |
Blank votes | 3,566 | – |
Invalid votes | 2,807 | – |
Total | 603,931 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 803,916 | 74.7 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |