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Two referendums were held in Liechtenstein during 1947. [1] The first was held on 10 January, on an initiative to reduce the rate of taxation, backdated to 1946, and was approved by 58.7% of voters. [1] The second was held on 15 June concerning the law on power plants, and was approved by 91% of voters. [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 1,498 | 58.7 |
| Against | 1,052 | 41.3 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 147 | – |
| Total | 2,697 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,218 | 83.8 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 2,173 | 91.0 |
| Against | 216 | 9.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 174 | – |
| Total | 2,563 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 3,203 | 80.0 |
| Source: Nohlen & Stöver | ||
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