Two referendums were held in Switzerland in 1887.[1] The first was held on 15 May, asking voters whether they approved of a federal law on spirits, and was approved by 65.9% of voters.[1] The second was held on 10 July, asking voters whether they approved of an amendment made to article 64 of the federal constitution, and was approved by 77.9% of voters and 20.5 cantons.[2]
Background
The spirits referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposal to be approved.[3] The constitutional referendum was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons.[3]
Results
Federal spirits law
Choice
Votes
%
For
267,122
65.9
Against
138,496
34.1
Invalid votes
–
Total
405,618
100
Registered voters/turnout
649,494
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Constitutional amendment
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
203,506
77.9
18
5
20.5
Against
57,862
22.1
1
1
1.5
Invalid/blank votes
12,978
–
–
–
–
Total
274,346
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
647,071
42.4
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1903 ISBN 9783832956097