A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1914.[1] The proposed amendments of article 103 and the addition of article 114bis were approved by 62.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.[1]
Background
In order to pass, any amendments to the constitution needed 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
204,394
62.3
16
4
18
Against
123,431
37.7
3
2
4
Blank votes
33,104
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
14,048
–
–
–
–
Total
374,977
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
851,082
44.1
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7