A referendum on animal protection was held in Switzerland on 20 August 1893.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of prohibiting butchering without the animals being anaesthetised.[1] The proposal was approved by 60.1% of voters and a narrow majority of cantons.[1]
Background
The referendum was a popular initiative,[1] forced by the collection of 100,000 signatures.[2] As it involved changing the constitution, a double majority of both votes and cantons was required for the proposal to pass.[2]
Results
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
191,527
60.1
10
3
11.5
Against
127,101
39.9
9
3
10.5
Blank votes
8,600
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,755
–
–
–
–
Total
328,983
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
668,913
49.2
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
References
^ abcdNohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1904 ISBN 9783832956097