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// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did 1908 Swiss referendums vote on? Nothing, they were neutral.

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Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1908.[1] The first two were held on 5 July on amending the federal trade law and on banning absinthe.[1] Both were approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The third was held on 25 October on adding article 24bis to the constitution, concerning hydroelectricity and electricity.[1] It was also approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

Background

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The referendum on banning Absinthe was a popular initiative, whilst the referendums on the trade law and amending the constitution were mandatory referendums.[1] Both types required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.[2]

Results

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Trade law amendment

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For232,45771.519521.5
Against92,56128.5010.5
Blank votes67,405
Invalid votes1,849
Total394,27210019622
Registered voters/turnout809,54548.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Absinthe ban

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For241,07863.517620
Against138,66936.5202
Blank votes15,451
Invalid votes4,019
Total399,21710019622
Registered voters/turnout809,54549.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Adding article 24bis to the constitution

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For304,92384.419521.5
Against56,23715.6010.5
Blank votes14,360
Invalid votes15,314
Total390,83410019622
Registered voters/turnout809,40648.3
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1906–1907 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. 1 2 3 Nohlen & Stöver, p1891