A referendum on animal protection was held in Switzerland on 20 August 1893.Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1904 Voters were asked whether they approved of prohibiting butchering without the animals being anaesthetised. The proposal was approved by 60.1% of voters and a narrow majority of cantons.
Background The referendum was a popular initiative, forced by the collection of 100,000 signatures.Nohlen & Stöver, p1891 As it involved changing the constitution, a double majority of both votes and cantons was required for the proposal to pass.
Results ChoicePopular voteCantonsVotes%FullHalfTotalFor191,52760.110311.5Against127,10139.99310.5Blank votes8,600––––Invalid votes1,755––––Total328,98310019622Registered voters/turnout668,91349.2–––Source: Nohlen & Stöver
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