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1890 Swiss insurance referendum

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1890 Swiss insurance referendum

2 October 1890

Federal decree regarding the supplement to the Federal Constitution of 29 May 1874 by an addition regarding the legislative right on accident and health insurance
Results
Choice
Votes %
Yes 283,228 75.44%
No 92,200 24.56%
Valid votes 375,428 94.70%
Invalid or blank votes 21,020 5.30%
Total votes 396,448 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 663,531 59.75%

A referendum on accident and health insurance was held in Switzerland on 2 October 1890. Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on amending the constitution with regards to accident and health insurance. It was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

Background

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The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[1] which as it pertained to the constitution, required both a majority of voters and cantons, as opposed to an optional referendum, which required only a majority of the public vote.[2]

Results

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Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For 283,228 75.4 18 5 20.5
Against 92,200 24.6 1 1 1.5
Blank votes 12,409
Invalid votes 8,611
Total 396,448 100 19 6 22
Registered voters/turnout 663,531 59.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

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  1. ^ a b Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1904 ISBN 9783832956097
  2. ^ Nohlen & Stöver, p1891