Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1925.[1] The first was held on 24 May on a popular initiative calling for insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second was held on 25 October on a federal resolution on the settlement and residence of foreigners, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1] The third was held on 6 December on a federal resolution on insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was also approved by a majority of voters and cantons.[1]
Background
The May referendum was a popular initiative,[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] The October and December referendums were both "obligatory" referendums, which also required a double majority.[2]
Results
May referendum
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
282,527
42.0
5
2
6
Against
390,129
58.0
14
4
16
Blank votes
13,577
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
2,169
–
–
–
–
Total
688,402
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,008,865
68.2
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
October referendum
This was the 100th national referendum in the Swiss Confederation since 1848.
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