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A constitutional referendum was held in Puerto Rico on 6 November 1994. [1] Voters were asked whether they approved of two amendments, one to eliminate the absolute right to bail and the other to increase the number of Supreme Court judges. Both were rejected by 54% of voters, with a turnout of 62.2%. [2]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 605,866 | 45.6 |
| Against | 712,291 | 53.6 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 11,907 | – |
| Total | 1,330,055 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 595,425 | 44.8 |
| Against | 718,373 | 54.0 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 16,257 | – |
| Total | 1,330,055 | 100 |
| Source: Nohlen | ||
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Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1925. The first was held on 24 May on a popular initiative calling for insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was rejected by voters. The second was held on 25 October on a federal resolution on the settlement and residence of foreigners, and was approved by a majority of voters and cantons. The third was held on 6 December on a federal resolution on insurance for invalidity, old age and bereavement, and was also approved by a majority of voters and cantons.
Three referendums were held in Switzerland during 1947. The first was held on 18 May on a popular initiative for "economic reform and rights concerning work", and was rejected by voters. The second and third were both held on 6 July on revising the articles of the federal constitution covering the economy and a federal law on aged and bereavement insurance. Both were approved by voters.
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