Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1963.[1] The first was held on 26 May on a popular initiative on giving voters the right to decide on whether the Swiss Armed Forces should have nuclear weapons, and was rejected by voters.[1] The second and third were held on 8 December on a federal resolution on continuing with the government's financial plans and on an amendment to the constitution on scholarships and educational allowances, both of which were approved by voters.[1]

Results

May: People's initiative on nuclear weapons

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For274,06137.8414.5
Against451,23862.215517.5
Blank votes16,783
Invalid votes1,387
Total743,46910019622
Registered voters/turnout1,523,59548.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Constitutional amendment on scholarships on educational allowances

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For479,98778.519622
Against131,64421.5000
Blank votes27,400
Invalid votes909
Total639,94010019622
Registered voters/turnout1,532,92141.7
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

December: Federal resolution on finance

Choice Popular vote Cantons
Votes % Full Half Total
For474,78677.619622
Against136,97022.4000
Blank votes28,142
Invalid votes970
Total640,86810019622
Registered voters/turnout1,532,92141.8
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

References

  1. 1 2 3 Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1918 ISBN 9783832956097
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