Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1953.[1] The first was held on 19 April on revising the federal law on postal delivery, and was rejected by 64% of voters.[1] The second and third were held on 6 December on reordering the federal budget and adding a new article 24quater to the federal constitution on water pollution controls.[1] The budget proposal was rejected by 58% of voters, whilst the constitutional amendment was approved by 81% of voters.[1]
Results
April: Federal law on postal delivery
Choice
Votes
%
For
267,659
36.5
Against
466,431
63.5
Blank votes
15,489
–
Invalid votes
1,589
–
Total
751,168
100
Registered voters/turnout
1,426,714
52.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
December: Federal budget
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
354,149
42.0
3
0
3
Against
488,232
58.0
16
6
19
Blank votes
20,084
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,617
–
–
–
–
Total
864,082
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,433,363
60.3
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
December: Constitutional amendment
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
671,565
81.3
19
6
22
Against
154,234
18.7
0
0
0
Blank votes
20,938
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,071
–
–
–
–
Total
847,808
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,433,363
59.1
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1915 ISBN 9783832956097
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