Two referendums were held in Switzerland during 1945.[1] The first was held on 21 January on a federal law on the Swiss Federal Railways, and was approved by voters.[1] The second was held on 25 November on a federal resolution on the "for the family" petition, and was also approved.[1]
Background
The January referendum on the Swiss Federal Railways was an optional referendum,[1] which required only a simple majority to pass.[2] The November 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]
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