1951 Swiss referendums

Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1951.[1] The first was held on 25 February on a federal resolution on transport, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 15 April on a popular initiative to ensure purchasing power and full employment, together with a counterproposal.[1] The counterproposal was approved by 69% of voters, whilst the original proposal was rejected by 88% of voters.[1] The fourth referendum was held on 8 July on forcing public enterprises to make a financial contribution to the national defence budget, and was also rejected by voters.[1]

Results

February: Federal resolution on transport

Choice	Votes	%
For	318,232	44.3
Against	399,814	55.7
Blank votes	18,402	–
Invalid votes	1,586	–
Total	738,034	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,408,346	52.4
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Proposal

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	88,486	12.28	0	0	0
Against	622,284	86.36	19	6	22
No answer	9,759	1.35	–	–	–
Blank votes	21,676	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	5,399	–	–	–	–
Total	747,604	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	1,408,275	43.09	–	–	–
Source: Direct Democracy

Counter-proposal

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	490,326	68.05	19	6	22
Against	209,663	29.10	0	0	0
No answer	20,540	2.85	–	–	–
Blank votes	21,676	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	5,399	–	–	–	–
Total	747,604	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	1,408,275	43.09	–	–	–
Source: Direct Democracy

July: Defence contributions

Choice	Votes	%
For	165,713	32.6
Against	341,869	67.4
Blank votes	20,836	–
Invalid votes	1,080	–
Total	529,498	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,409,091	37.6
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

1. Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1914 ISBN 9783832956097