1876 Swiss referendums

Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1876.^[1] The first was held on 23 April on the subject of distributing and cashing of banknotes, and was rejected by 61.7% of voters.^[1] The second was held on 9 July on a federal law on taxation of compensation for not serving in the military, and was rejected by 54.2% of voters.^[1]

Background

Both referendums were classed as "optional referendums",^[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for them to pass, as opposed to the mandatory referendums that required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.^[2]

Results

Banknotes

Choice	Votes	%
For	120,068	38.3
Against	193,253	61.7
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	313,321	100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Military taxation

Choice	Votes	%
For	156,157	45.8
Against	184,894	54.2
Invalid/blank votes		–
Total	341,051	100
Registered voters/turnout
Source: Nohlen & Stöver