1940 Swiss military referendum

A referendum on the military was held in Switzerland on 1 December 1940. Voters were asked whether they approved of amending articles 103 and 104 of the federal law that detailed the organisation of the Swiss military. The proposal was rejected by 55.7% of voters.

1940 Swiss military referendum

1 December 1940

Introduction of compulsory military preliminary training
Results
Choice
Votes  %
Yes 345,430 44.27%
No 434,817 55.73%
Valid votes 780,247 97.76%
Invalid or blank votes 17,838 2.24%
Total votes 798,085 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 1,254,578 63.61%
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