A constitutional referendum was held in Switzerland on 25 October 1914.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 The proposed amendments of article 103 and the addition of article 114bis were approved by 62.3% of voters and a majority of cantons.
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.Nohlen & Stöver, p1891 The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton. Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.
Results ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor204,39462.316418Against123,43137.7324Blank votes33,104––––Invalid votes14,048––––Total374,97710019622Registered voters/turnout851,08244.1–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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