1930 Swiss alcohol referendum explained

Date:6 April 1930
Country:Switzerland
Federal decree regarding the revision of Articles 31 and 32bis of the Federal Constitution (alcohol trade)
Yes:494,248
No:321,641
Invalid:11,747
Electorate:1,093,191

A referendum on alcohol was held in Switzerland on 6 April 1930.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 31 and 32 bis and adding article 32 quater, which concerned alcohol.[1] The proposal was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]

Background

The referendum was a mandatory referendum,[1] which 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

ChoicePopular voteCantons
Votes%FullHalfTotal
For494,24860.616217
Against321,64139.4345
Blank votes9,980
Invalid votes1,767
Total827,63610019622
Registered voters/turnout1,093,19175.7
align=left colspan=6Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Notes and References

  1. [Dieter Nohlen|Nohlen, D]
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1891