Three referendums were held in Switzerland in 1882.[1] Two were held on 30 July on copyright law and measures against epidemics, both of which were rejected.[1] The third was held on 26 November on executing article 27 of the federal constitution, and was rejected by 64.9% of voters.[1]
Background
The referendums on epidemics and the constitution were optional referendums,[1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved. The referendum on copyright law was a mandatory referendum,[1] which required both a majority of voters and cantons to approve the proposals.[2]
Results
Copyright law
Choice
Popular vote
Cantons
Votes
%
Full
Half
Total
For
141,616
47.5
7
1
7.5
Against
156,658
52.5
12
5
13.5
Invalid/blank votes
–
–
–
–
Total
298,274
100
19
6
22
Registered voters/turnout
635,249
–
–
–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Measures against epidemics
Choice
Votes
%
For
68,027
21.1
Against
254,340
78.9
Invalid/blank votes
–
Total
322,367
100
Registered voters/turnout
635,249
Source: Nohlen & Stöver
Execution of article 27 of the federal constitution
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