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A referendum on a federal law on insolvency and debt was held in Switzerland on 17 November 1889. [1] The new law was approved by 52.9% of voters. [1]
The referendum was an optional referendum, [1] which meant that only a majority of the public vote was required for the proposals to be approved, as opposed to a mandatory referendum, which required both a majority of voters and cantons. [2]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 244,317 | 52.9 |
| Against | 217,921 | 47.1 |
| Blank votes | 3,833 | – |
| Invalid votes | 2,547 | – |
| Total | 468,618 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 661,225 | 70.9 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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