A referendum on disease control was held in Switzerland on 4 May 1913.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of amending two articles of the constitution, 31 II, lit d and 69, which covered the control of human and animal diseases.[1] It was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.
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
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
169,012
60.3
15
5
17.5
Against
111,163
39.7
4
1
4.5
Blank votes
16,409
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
7,622
–
–
–
–
Total
304,206
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
844,175
36.0
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1907 ISBN 9783832956097
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