1907 Swiss armed forces referendum
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| Date | 3 November 1907 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||
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