A referendum on
freemasonry
Freemasonry or Masonry refers to fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local guilds of stonemasons that, from the end of the 13th century, regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities ...
was held in
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
on 28 November 1937.
[ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) ''Elections in Europe: A data handbook'', p1911 ] Voters were asked whether they approved of a
popular initiative that would ban the practice.
[ The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.][
]
Background
The referendum was a popular initiative,[ which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.][Nohlen & Stöver, p1891] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.[ Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.][
]
Results
References
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