Four referendums were held in Switzerland during 1957.[1] The first two were held on 3 March on a federal resolutions on introducing two new articles to the federal constitution; 22bis concerning civil protection and 36bis on radio and television.[2] Both were rejected.[2] The third and fourth were held on 24 November on introducing another article to the constitution (24 quinquies concerning nuclear power and protection from radiation) and a federal resolution on prolonging the federal breadstuffs law.[2] Both were approved.[2]
Results
March: Constitutional amendment on civil protection
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
361,028
48.1
12
4
14
Against
389,633
51.9
7
2
8
Blank votes
25,384
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,670
–
–
–
–
Total
777,715
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,464,540
53.1
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
March: Constitutional amendment on radio and television
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
319,766
42.8
9
3
10.5
Against
428,080
57.2
10
3
11.5
Blank votes
26,199
–
–
–
–
Invalid votes
1,418
–
–
–
–
Total
775,463
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
1,464,540
52.9
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
November: Constitutional amendment on nuclear power
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