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Popular vote of May 21, 2017
Federal law proposed September 30, 2016 on Energy (Enegergy Act, EnG)
Popular vote of February 12, 2017
Federal decree proposed September 30, 2016 on the establishment of a fund for national roads and urban transport
Federal law proposed June 17, 2016 on fiscal measures to strengthen the competitiveness of Swiss business location (Corporate Tax Reform Act)
Federal decree proposed September 30, 2016 on simplified naturalization of foreigners of third generation
Popular vote of September 25, 2016
Popular initiative proposed September 6, 2012 "For a sustainable economy based on an efficient management of resources (green economy)"
Federal decree proposed September 25, 2015 on intelligence (NDG)
Popular initiative proposed December 17, 2013 "AHVplus: for a strong AHV"
Popular vote of June 5, 2016
Popular initiative proposed April 10, 2013 "For an unconditional basic income"
Popular initiative proposed May 30, 2013 "In favor of public service"
Popular initiative proposed March 10, 2014 "For fair market financing"
Change proposed December 12, 2014 of the federal law on medically assisted procreation (Reproductive Medicine Act, FMedG)
Change proposed September 25, 2015 of the Asylum Act (Asylum Act)
Popular vote of February 28, 2016
Popular initiative proposed March 24, 2014 "No speculation on foodstuffs"
Popular initiative proposed November 11, 2012 "For couple and family - against the marriage penalty"
Popular initiative proposed December 28, 2012 "For the effective expulsion of criminal foreigners (Enforcement Initiative)"
Change proposed September 26, 2014 of the federal law on road transit in the Alpine region (STVG) (reconstruction of the Gotthard road tunnel)
Popular vote of June 14, 2015
Federal decree proposed December 12, 2014 on the amendment of the constitutional provision on reproductive medicine and human gene technology
Popular initiative proposed January 20, 2012 on student grants (Student Grant Initiative)
Popular initiative proposed February 15, 2013 "Tax million-franc inheritances to fund our pensions" (Inheritance Tax Reform)
Amendment of September 26, 2014 to the Federal Act on Radio and Television
Popular vote of March 8, 2015
Popular initiative "Support families! Tax-free child and education allowances"
Popular initiative "Energy tax not VAT"
Popular vote of November 30, 2014
Popular initiative "End tax breaks for millionaires (abolition of lump-sum taxation)"
Popular initiative "Stop over-population – Save our natural resources" (ECOPOP)
"Safeguard our Swiss gold (Gold Initiative)"
Popular vote of September 28, 2014
Popular initiative proposed September 21, 2011 « Stop to the discriminatory VAT for catering! »
Popular initiative proposed May 23, 2012 « For a public health insurance »
Popular vote of May 18, 2014
Federal act proposed September 27, 2013 on the Gripen fighter aircraft acquisition funds (Gripen Fund Act)
Popular initiative proposed January 23, 2012 « for the protection of fair wages »
Popular initiative proposed April 20, 2012 « Pedophiles should not be allowed to work with children »
Federal decree proposed September 19, 2013 on primary medical care
Popular vote of February 9, 2014
Popular initiative proposed February 14, 2012 « Against mass immigration »
Popular initiative proposed April 07, 2011 « Abortion funding is a private matter - Mitigating health insurance by deleting the costs of abortion from the compulsory basic insurance »
Federal decree proposed June 20, 2013 on the financing and the development of railway infrastructure (direct counter project to the popular initiative « for public transport »)
Popular vote of November 24, 2013
Amendment proposed March 22, 2013 of the federal act on the fee for the use of national roads (National Road Charges Act)
Popular initiative proposed July 2, 2011 « Initiative for the families: tax deductions for parents who keep their children themselves »
Popular initiative proposed March 21, 2011 «1:12 - For fair wages »
Popular vote of September 22, 2013
Change proposed December 14, 2012 of the federal law on the work in industry, crafts and trade (Labour Act)
Federal law proposed September 28, 2012 on the fight against communicable human diseases (Epidemics Act)
Popular initiative proposed January 01, 2012 « Yes to the abolition of compulsory military service »
Popular vote of June 9, 2013
Change proposed September 28, 2012 of the Asylum Act (Urgent amendments to the Asylum Act)
Popular initiative proposed July 07, 2011 « Election of the Federal Council by the people »
Popular vote of March 3, 2013
Change proposed June 15, 2012 of the federal law on spatial planning (Spatial Planning Act)
Popular initiative proposed February 26, 2008 « Against unfair compensation »
Federal decree proposed June 15, 2012 on family policies
Popular vote of November 25, 2012
Change proposed March 16, 2012 of the law on epizootic diseases
Popular vote of September 23, 2012
Federal decree on the promotion of youth musical education (counter-proposal to the popular initiative « youth + music »)
Popular initiative proposed January 23, 2009 « Safe living in old age »
Popular initiative proposed May 18, 2010 « Protection against passive smoking »
Popular vote of June 17, 2012
Change proposed September 30, 2011 of the federal law on health insurance (Managed Care)
Popular initiative proposed August 18, 2009 « For the strengthening of people’s rights in foreign policy (inter nation agreements: the people speak!)
Popular initiative proposed January 23, 2009 « Own for walls thanks to housing savings »
Popular vote of March 11, 2012
Federal law proposed March 18, 2011 on the book price regulation
Federal decree proposed September 29, 2011 regarding the regulation of gambling in favor of public interest (counter-proposal to the popular initiative « For gambling in favor of the common good »)
Popular initiative proposed June 26, 2009 « 6 weeks of vacation for all »
Popular initiative proposed September 29, 2009 « For preferential tax treatment of housing savings for the purchase of a home for personal use or the financing of energy-saving or environment-friendly constructions (initiative on housing savings) »
Popular initiative proposed December 18, 2007 « To end with invasive constructions of second homes »
Popular vote of February 13, 2011
Popular initiative proposed February 23, 2009 « For protection against gun violence »
Popular vote of November 28, 2010
Popular initiative proposed February 15, 2008 « for the deportation of foreign criminals (Deportation Initiative) »
Federal Decree from June 10, 2010 concerning the deportation and expulsion of foreign criminals under the Federal Constitution (counter-proposal to the popular initiative « for the deportation of foreign criminals [Deportation Initiative] »)
Popular initiative proposed May 6, 2008 « For fair taxes. Stop the abuse of tax competition (Initiative for fair taxes) »
Popular vote of September 26, 2010
Change proposed March 19, 2010 of the Federal Law on Unemployment Insurance and compensation in case of insolvency
Popular vote of March 7, 2010
Change proposed December 12, 2008 of the federal law on occupational retirement, survivors and disability (minimum conversion rate)
Popular initiative proposed July 26, 2007 « Against animal abuse and better leal protection of these (Initiative for the establishment of an animal welfare attorney)
Federal decree proposed September 25, 2009 relating to a constitutional article on research about research on humans
Popular vote of November 29, 2009
Popular initiative proposed July 08, 2008 « Against the construction of minarets »
Popular initiative proposed September 21, 2007 « For a ban on military equipment exports »
Federal decree proposed October 03, 2008 on the establishment of special funding for tasks in the field of air traffic
Popular vote of September 27, 2009
Federal decree proposed December 19, 2008 on the abolition of the general popular initiative
Federal decree proposed June 13, 2008 relating to the additional funding of disability insurance by a temporary increase in the VAT rate, as amended by the federal decree from June 12, 2009 changing this decree
Popular vote of May 17, 2009
Federal decree proposed June 13, 2008 regarding the approval and implementation of the exchange of notes between Switzerland and European Community concerning the resumption of Regulation (EC) 2252/2004 relating to the biometric passports and travel documents (Development of Schengen acquis)
Constitutional article from October 03, 2008 « For the consideration of complementary medicine »
Popular vote of February 8, 2009
Federal decree proposed June 13, 2008 approving the renewal of the agreement between Switzerland and the European Community and its Member States on the free movement of persons as well as the approval and implementation of the protocol to extend the agreement on free movement to Bulgaria and Romania
Popular vote of November 30, 2008
Popular Initiative from January 13, 2006 « for a reasonable policy on hemp effectively protecting youth »
Popular initiative proposed May 11, 2006 « Right of appeal of organizations: Enough obstructionism - More growth for Switzerland! »
Popular initiative proposed March 28, 2006 « For a flexible retirement age »
Popular initiative proposed March 1, 2006 « for the imprescriptibility of pornography offenses against children »
Change proposed 20.03.2008 of the Federal Law on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Popular vote of June 1, 2008
Constitutional article from December 12, 2007 « Quality and economic efficiency in health insurance »
Popular initiative proposed August 11, 2004 « Popular sovereignty without government propaganda »
Popular initiative proposed November 18, 2005 « For democratic naturalizations »
Popular vote of February 24, 2008
Federal law proposed March 23, 2007 on improving the tax environment for entrepreneurial activities and investments (corporate tax reform act II)
Popular initiative proposed November 03, 2005 « Against the fighter jets noise in tourist areas »
Popular vote of June 17, 2007
Change proposed October 06, 2006 of the federal law on disability insurance
Popular vote of March 11, 2007
Popular initiative proposed December 09, 2004 « For a single and social health insurance »
Popular vote of November 26, 2006
Federal law proposed March 24, 2006 on family allowances (law on family allowances)
Federal law proposed March 24, 2006 on cooperation with Eastern Europe countries
Popular vote of September 24, 2006
Change proposed December 16, 2005 of the law on asylum (asylum act)
Federal law proposed December 16, 2005 on foreigners
Popular initiative proposed October 09, 2002 « National Back profits for AVS »
Popular vote of May 21, 2006
Federal decree proposed December 16, 2005 on the reorganization of constitutional articles about education
Popular vote of November 27, 2005
Federal law on the work in industry, crafts and trade (Labour law)
Federal decree on the popular initiative « For GMO-free agriculture »
Popular vote of September 25, 2005
Federal decree on the approval and implementation of the protocol on the extension of the agreement between Swiss Confederation, on the one hand, and the European Community and its Member States, on the other hand, on the free movement of persons to new members of the European Community and on the approval of the revision of accompanying measures concerning free movement of persons
Popular vote of June 5, 2005
Federal law proposed June 18, 2004 on registered same-sex couples partnership (Partnership act)
Federal decree proposed December 17, 2004 on the approval and implementation of bilateral agreements of association with the Schengen Space and the Dublin Space
Popular vote of November 28, 2004
Federal law proposed December 19, 2003 on embryonic stem cells research (Stem cell research act)
Federal decree proposed March 19, 2004 on a new financial system
Federal decree proposed October 03, 2003 on the reform of financial equalization and division of tasks between the Confederation and the cantons
Popular vote of September 26, 2004
Change proposed October 03, 2003 of the federal law on the income loss allowances for people serving in the military, civil service or civil protection (Allowances act for income loss)
Popular initiative proposed April 26, 2002 « Postal services for all »
Federal decree proposed October 03, 2003 on the acquisition of nationality by third-generation foreigners
Federal decree proposed October 03, 2003 on the regular naturalization and the facilitated naturalization of second-generation young foreigners
Popular vote of May 16, 2004
Federal law proposed June 20, 2003 on the amendment of regulations in the field of mariage and family taxation, housing taxation and stamp duties
Federal decree proposed October 03, 2004 on the financing of AVS/AI by increasing the VAT
Change proposed October, 2003 of the federal law on old-age and survivors' insurance (11th AVS revision)
Popular vote of February 8, 2004
Popular initiative proposed May 03, 2000 « Lifetime internment for sex offenders or violent offenders considered very dangerous and not untreatable
Change proposed December 13, 2002 of Swiss code of obligations (Leasing)
Counter-proposal to the Federal assembly from October 03, 2003 on the popular initiative « Avanti - for safe and efficient highways »
Popular vote of May 18, 2003
Popular initiative « For a sufficient vocational education (Initiative for apprendiceship)
Popular initiative « Moratorium Plus - For the extension of the moratorium on nuclear power plant construction and the limitation of nuclear risk (Moratorium Plus) »
Popular initiative « Without nuclear power - For an energy turnaround and gradual decommissioning of nuclear power plants (Electricity without atoms) »
Popular initiative « Equal rights for disabled people »
Popular initiative « Affordable health (health initiative) »
Popular initiative « For a car-free Suday per season - a trial for four years (Sundays initiative) »
Popular initiative « For fair rents »
Federal law on the protection of population and civil protection
Federal law on the army and the military administration (Law on the army), Change
Popular vote of February 9, 2003
Federal law on the adjustment of cantonal contributions to the costs of health services provided in the township hospital under the federal law on health insurance
Federal decree on the revision of popular rights
Popular vote of November 24, 2002
Change in the federal law on compulsory unemployment insurance and insolvency allowances (Unemployment insurance act)
Popular initiative « Against abuses of asylum right »
Popular vote of September 22, 2002
Law on electricity market
« Gold for the AVS, the cantons and the Foundation » (counter-proposal to the popular initiative « For the payment to the AVS fund of the Swiss National Bank excess gold reserves [Gold initiative] »)
Popular initiative « For the payment to the AVS fund of the Swiss National Bank excess gold reserves (Gold initiative) »
Popular vote of June 2, 2002
Popular initiative « For mother and child - for the protection of the unborn child and for the help of his mother in distress »
Change of the Swiss Penal Code (Abortion)
Popular vote of March 3, 2002
Popular initiative « For shorter working hours »
Federal popular initiative 'for the accession of Switzerland to the United Nations (UN)'
Popular vote of December 2, 2001
Popular initiative 'for a tax on capital gains'
Popular initiative 'Solidarity creates security: in favor of a voluntary civil peace service (CPS)'
People's Initiative for a credible security policy and a Switzerland without an Army '
People's Initiative 'to secure pensions - tax energy and not work!'
Federal decree about a debt brake
Popular vote of June 10, 2001
Federal Decree of December 15, 2000 repealing the constitutional provision making the erection of dioceses subject to the Confederation's approval
Change of the Federal law on the army and the military administration (LAMA) (training cooperation)
Change of the Federal law on the army and the military administration (LAMA) (weaponry)
Popular vote of March 4, 2001
Federal popular initiative 'for safety within towns with a maximum speed of 30 km/h with exceptions (Streets for all)'
Federal popular initiative 'for lower drug prices'
Federal popular initiative 'Yes to Europe!'
Popular vote of November 26, 2000
Law on Confederation personnel (LPers)
Popular initiative 'for lower hospital costs'
Popular initiative 'Save in the military and the general defense - for more peace and future-oriented jobs (Initiative for a redistribution of spending)'
People's Initiative 'for a flexible retirement age starting from 62, both for women and men'
Popular initiative 'for a relaxation of the pension system - against raising the retirement age of women'
Popular vote of September 24, 2000
Popular initiative "for more rights to the people thanks to the referendum with a counter-proposal (Constructive referendum)"
Popular initiative "for a regulation of immigration"
Constitutional article on an incentive fee on energy in favor of the environment (counter-proposal to the initiative 'Energy and Environment', which has been removed)
Constitutional article on a fee for the promotion of renewable energies (counter-proposal to the popular initiative 'for the introduction of a solar penny [Solar Initiative]')
Popular initiative 'for the introduction of a solar penny (Solar Initiative)'
Popular vote of May 21, 2000
Federal Decree on the approval of sectoral agreements between, on one hand, the Swiss Confederation and, on the other hand, the European Community and, where appropriate, its member States or the European Atomic Energy Community
Popular vote of March 12, 2000
Federal popular initiative 'aimed at halving the motorized traffic in order to maintain and improve habitats (initiative to reduce traffic)'
Federal popular initiative "for the protection of humans against artificial reproduction techniques (Initiative for procreation respecting human dignity)'
Federal popular initiative "for a fair representation of women in the federal authorities (Initiative of March 3)'
Federal popular initiative 'for faster direct democracy (Processing time of popular initiatives presented as fully drafted project)'
Federal decree on the reform of justice
Popular vote of June 13, 1999
Federal law on maternity insurance
Federal Law on Disability Insurance
Federal Decree on the medical prescription of heroin
Federal decree on emergency measures in the field of asylum and foreigners
Law on Asylum
Popular vote of April 18, 1999
Federal decree on an update of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of February 7, 1999
Federal Law on Spatial Planning, change of March 20, 1998
Federal popular initiative 'Home Ownership for All'
Federal Decree concerning a constitutional provision on transplantation medicine
Federal decree on the change of the conditions for eligibility to the Federal Council
Popular vote of November 29, 1998
Federal Law on the labor in industry, commerce and trade (Labor law)
Popular initiative 'for a Sensible Drug Policy'
Federal decree on a new cereal product of limited duration
Federal Decree on the implementation and financing of infrastructure projects for public transport
Popular vote of September 27, 1998
Popular initiative 'for the 10th revision of the "AHV" pension system without raising the retirement age'
Popular initiative 'for inexpensive food and ecological farms'
Federal law regarding a fee on the traffic of heavy vehicle related to services (Law related to a fee on the traffic of heavy vehicles)
Popular vote of June 7, 1998
Popular initiative 'S.o.S - Switzerland without a nosy police'
Popular initiative 'for the protection of life and environment against genetic engineering (Initiative for genetic protection)'
Federal decree establishing measures to balance the budget
Popular vote of September 28, 1997
Popular initiative 'Youth Without Drugs'
Federal Decree of December 13, 1996 on the financing of unemployment insurance
Popular vote of June 8, 1997
Federal decree on the abolition of the tax on powders
Popular initiative 'for a ban on the export of war material'
Federal popular initiative 'EU accession negotiations: the people decide!'
Popular vote of December 1, 1996
Federal Law on the labor in industry, crafts and commerce (Labor law), change of March 22, 1996
Federal Decree on the popular initiative 'against illegal immigration'
Popular vote of June 9, 1996
Act of October 6, 1995 on the organization of government and administration
Counter-proposal of the Federal Assembly of December 21, 1995 on the popular initiative 'Farmers and consumers - for farming in harmony with nature'
Popular vote of March 10, 1996
Federal decree on the abolition of federal contributions to parking near the train stations of March 24, 1995
Federal decree on the abolition of the obligation to repurchase distillation devices and management of spirits
Federal decree abolishing the cantonal responsibility for the acquisition of personal equipment for the military
Federal decree on the transfer of the Bernese municipality Vellerat to the canton of Jura
Federal decree on the revision of the constitutional article on languages (art. 116)
Popular vote of June 25, 1995
Federal law on the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad. Change proposed October 7, 1994
Popular initiative "for the extension of the pension and invalidity insurances"
Federal Law on old-age and survivors' insurance (10th AHV revision), change from October 7, 1994
Popular vote of March 12, 1995
Federal decree establishing a spending brake from October 7, 1994
Federal Law on Agriculture. Change of October 8, 1993
1988 decree on the dairy industry, change of March 18, 1994
Federal Decree on the popular initiative 'for an environmentally sound and efficient peasant agriculture' (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of December 4, 1994
Federal law on coercive measures regarding foreigners' rights from March 18, 1994
Popular initiative 'for a healthy health insurance'
Federal act on health insurance of March 18, 1994
Popular vote of September 25, 1994
Swiss Penal Code. Military Penal Code. Change of June 18, 1993
Federal decree suppressing the reduction in the price of domestic wheat funded by tariffs of 18 March 1994
Popular vote of June 12, 1994
Federal Act on the Swiss troops in charge of peacekeeping operations of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on the revision of the citizenship rights in the Federal Constitution (Facilitated naturalization for young foreigners)
Federal decree on the introduction into the federal constitution of an article for the promotion of culture of June 18, 1993
Popular vote of February 20, 1994
Air Navigation Act. Change of June 18, 1993
Popular Initiative 'to protect the Alpine regions against transit traffic'
Federal law regarding the introduction of a fee on the traffic of heavy vehicles, related either to services or to the consumption, of June 18, 1993
Federal decree on the continuation of the fee on heavy vehicles traffic from June 18, 1993
Federal decree on the continuation of the national road tax
Popular vote of November 28, 1993
Popular initiative 'for the prevention of tobacco-related problems'
Popular initiative 'for the prevention of alcohol-related problems'
Federal Decree on special consumption taxes of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on measures for the conservation of social security of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on the contribution to improving federal finances of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on Financial Regulations of June 18, 1993
Popular vote of September 26, 1993
Federal Decree on measures concerning the unemployment insurance
Federal Decree on temporary measures against the rising price of health insurance
Federal popular initiative 'for a non-working national holiday (August 1st) initiative'
Federal Decree on the affiliation of Bernese district of Laufen to the canton of Basel-Landschaft
Federal decree against the abusive use of weapons of March 19, 1993
Popular vote of June 6, 1993
Popular initiative "for a Switzerland without new fighter jets"
Popular initiative "40 parade grounds, enough! - The military must also comply with the legislation on the protection of the environment"
Popular vote of March 7, 1993
Popular initiative 'for the abolition of animal testing'
Federal decree removing the ban on gambling of October 9, 1992
Federal law regarding the increase of import duties on fuels of October 9, 1992
Popular vote of December 6, 1992
Federal decree on the European Economic Area (EEA) of October 9, 1992
Popular vote of September 27, 1992
Federal law on rural land rights of October 4, 1991
Federal law on stamp duties. Change of October 4, 1991
Federal law on the contributions towards the infrastructure costs of groups and deputies (Law on infrastructure costs) of October 4, 1991
Federal law on allowances due to members of the legislative councils and contributions to groups (Law on parliamentary allowances). Change of October 4, 1991
Federal law on the procedure of the Federal Assembly, and on the form, publication and entry into force of legislative acts (Law on the relationship between boards). Change of October 4, 1991
Federal decree on the construction of the Swiss railway line through the Alps (decree on alpine transit) of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of May 17, 1992
Swiss penal code. Military penal code (Offenses against sexual integrity): Change of June 21, 1991
Federal decree for the introduction of a civilian service for conscientious objectors of December 13, 1991
Federal decree on the popular initiative "against the misuse of reproductive techniques and genetic manipulation to the human species" (counter-proposal)
Popular initiative "to safeguard our waters"
Federal law on the protection of waters (Water Protection Act) of January 24, 1991
Federal law on the participation of Switzerland in the Bretton Woods institutions of October 4, 1991
Federal decree on the membership of Switzerland to the Bretton Woods institutions of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of February 16, 1992
Popular initiative "for a strict and progressive reduction of animal testing (Let's strictly limit animal testing!)"
Popular initiative "for a financially bearable health insurance (Initiative of health insurances)"
Popular vote of June 2, 1991
Military penal code (MPC). Change of October 5, 1990
Federal decree on the new system of federal finances of December 14, 1990
Popular vote of March 3, 1991
Popular initiative "to promote public transport"
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1990 lowering to 18 the age required to exercise the right to vote and to be elected
Popular vote of September 23, 1990
Federal law on road traffic, change of October 6, 1989
Federal decree proposed October 6, 1989 on a constitutional article on energy
Popular initiative "Stop building nuclear power plants (moratorium)"
Popular initiative "for a phase out of nuclear energy"
Popular vote of April 1, 1990
Federal law proposed judiciary organization, change of June 23, 1989
Federal decree proposed June 23, 1989 on viticulture
Popular initiative "against the construction of a highway between Biel and Solothurn / Zuchwil"
Popular initiative "for a highway-free district of Knonau"
Popular initiative "for a region without highway between Murten and Yverdon"
Popular initiative "Stop concreting - for the stabilization of the road network"
Popular vote of November 26, 1989
Popular initiative "pro speed 130/100"
Popular initiative "for a Switzerland without an army and a comprehensive peace policy"
Popular vote of June 4, 1989
Popular initiative "for the protection of farms and against animal factories (Initiative for small farmers)"
Popular vote of December 4, 1988
Popular initiative "for limiting immigration"
Popular initiative "to reduce working hours"
Popular initiative "town and country against land speculation"
Popular vote of June 12, 1988
Popular initiative "aimed at reducing to 62 years for men and 60 years for women the age of entitlement to the federal old-age, survivors' and invalidity pension"
Federal decree proposed March 20, 1987 concerning the amendment of the federal constitution for a coordinated transport policy
Popular vote of December 6, 1987
Popular initiative "for the protection of the marshes - Rothenthurm initiative"
Federal law on health insurance, change of March 20, 1987
Federal decree proposed December 19, 1986 on the Rail 2000 project
Popular vote of April 5, 1987
Federal decree proposed December 19, 1986 on the voting procedure for popular initiatives accompanied by a counter-proposal
Popular initiative "requesting the right of referendum on military spending"
Federal law on the residence and establishment of foreigners, change of June 20, 1986
Asylum law, change of June 20, 1986
Popular vote of December 7, 1986
Popular initiative "for a fair taxation of heavyweight trucks traffic (levy on heavyweight trucks)"
Federal decree proposed March 21, 1986 on the popular initiative "for the protection of tenants" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of September 28, 1986
Federal decree on the domestic sugar economy, change of June 21, 1985
Popular initiative "to guarantee vocational training and retraining"
Federal decree proposed December 20, 1985 on the popular initiative "in favor of culture" (counter-proposal)
Federal decree proposed December 20, 1985 on the popular initiative "in favor of culture"
Popular vote of March 16, 1986
Federal decree proposed December 14, 1984 on the accession of Switzerland to the United Nations
Popular vote of December 1, 1985
Popular initiative "for the abolition of vivisection"
Popular vote of September 22, 1985
Swiss civil code (General effects of marriage, marriage settlement and successions), change of October 5, 1984
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 establishing a guarantee against the risks of innovation for small and medium businesses
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 on the popular initiative "calling for the harmonization of the beginning of the school year in all cantons" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of June 9, 1985
Federal decree proposed December 14, 1984 on the abolition of aid to producers growing wheat for their own needs
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 laying down the new distribution of net revenues from the taxation of distilled spirits
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1985 removing the cantons' share of the net revenue from stamp duties
Popular initiative "for the right to life"
Popular vote of March 10, 1985
Popular initiative "for an extension of the duration of paid vacation" (Initiative on vacation)
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 on training grants
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 removing the obligation of the federal government to allocate grants in the field of public health
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 removing subventions for primary education
Popular vote of December 2, 1984
Federal decree proposed June 22, 1984 on the popular initiative "on the compensation of victims of criminal violence" (counter-proposal)
Federal decree proposed June 23, 1984 concerning an article on radio and television
Popular initiative "for an effective protection of motherhood"
Popular vote of September 23, 1984
Popular initiative "for a safe, economical and environmentally sound energy supply"
Popular initiative "for a future without new nuclear plants"
Popular vote of May 20, 1984
Popular initiative "against giving away the national soil"
Popular initiative "against the abuse of bank secrecy and the power of banks"
Popular vote of February 26, 1984
Popular initiative "for an authentic civil service based on evidence by act"
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 on a fee for the use of national roads
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 concerning the collection of a fee on the traffic of heavyweight trucks
Popular vote of December 4, 1983
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 to facilitate some naturalizations
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 on the revision of nationality law in the federal constitution
Popular vote of February 27, 1983
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1982 concerning the constitutional article on energy
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1982 on a new regulation of customs duties on fuel
Popular vote of November 28, 1982
Federal decree proposed March 19, 1982 on the popular initiative "designed to prevent abuses in pricing" (counter-proposal)
Federal decree proposed March 19, 1982 on the popular initiative "designed to prevent abuses in pricing"
Popular vote of June 6, 1982
Law on foreigners of June 19, 1981
Swiss penal code, change of October 9, 1981 (Acts of criminal violence)
Popular vote of November 29, 1981
Federal decree proposed June 19, 1981 on the extension of the financial system and the improvement of federal finances
Popular vote of June 14, 1981
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1980 on the popular initiative "for the protection of consumer rights" (counter-proposal)
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1980 on the popular initiative "for equal rights between men and women" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of May 20, 1979
Counter-proposal of the Federal Assembly of December 21, 1995 on the popular initiative 'Farmers and consumers - for farming in harmony with nature'
Federal decree on the abolition of federal contributions to parking near the train stations of March 24, 1995
Popular vote of February 18, 1979
Federal decree on the abolition of the obligation to repurchase distillation devices and management of spirits
Federal decree abolishing the cantonal responsibility for the acquisition of personal equipment for the military
Federal decree on the transfer of the Bernese municipality Vellerat to the canton of Jura
Federal decree on the revision of the constitutional article on languages (art. 116)
Popular vote of December 3, 1978
Federal law on the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad. Change proposed October 7, 1994
Popular initiative "for the extension of the pension and invalidity insurances"
Federal Law on old-age and survivors' insurance (10th AHV revision), change from October 7, 1994
Popular vote of September 24, 1978
Federal decree establishing a spending brake from October 7, 1994
Popular vote of May 28, 1978
Federal Law on Agriculture. Change of October 8, 1993
1988 decree on the dairy industry, change of March 18, 1994
Federal Decree on the popular initiative 'for an environmentally sound and efficient peasant agriculture' (counter-proposal)
Federal law on coercive measures regarding foreigners' rights from March 18, 1994
Popular initiative 'for a healthy health insurance'
Popular vote of February 26, 1978
Federal act on health insurance of March 18, 1994
Swiss Penal Code. Military Penal Code. Change of June 18, 1993
Federal decree suppressing the reduction in the price of domestic wheat funded by tariffs of 18 March 1994
Popular vote of December 4, 1977
Federal Act on the Swiss troops in charge of peacekeeping operations of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on the revision of the citizenship rights in the Federal Constitution (Facilitated naturalization for young foreigners)
Federal decree on the introduction into the federal constitution of an article for the promotion of culture of June 18, 1993
Popular vote of June 8, 1975
Air Navigation Act. Change of June 18, 1993
Popular Initiative 'to protect the Alpine regions against transit traffic'
Federal law regarding the introduction of a fee on the traffic of heavy vehicles, related either to services or to the consumption, of June 18, 1993
Federal decree on the continuation of the fee on heavy vehicles traffic from June 18, 1993
Popular vote of March 2, 1975
Federal decree on the continuation of the national road tax
Popular vote of December 8, 1974
Popular initiative 'for the prevention of tobacco-related problems'
Popular initiative 'for the prevention of alcohol-related problems'
Popular vote of October 20, 1974
Federal Decree on special consumption taxes of June 18, 1993
Popular vote of December 2, 1973
Federal Decree on measures for the conservation of social security of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on the contribution to improving federal finances of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on Financial Regulations of June 18, 1993
Federal Decree on measures concerning the unemployment insurance
Popular vote of May 20, 1973
Federal Decree on temporary measures against the rising price of health insurance
Popular vote of March 4, 1973
Federal popular initiative 'for a non-working national holiday (August 1st) initiative'
Federal Decree on the affiliation of Bernese district of Laufen to the canton of Basel-Landschaft
Popular vote of December 3, 1972
Federal decree against the abusive use of weapons of March 19, 1993
Popular vote of September 24, 1972
Popular initiative "for a Switzerland without new fighter jets"
Popular vote of June 4, 1972
Popular initiative "40 parade grounds, enough! - The military must also comply with the legislation on the protection of the environment"
Popular vote of March 5, 1972
Popular initiative 'for the abolition of animal testing'
Popular vote of June 6, 1971
Federal decree removing the ban on gambling of October 9, 1992
Federal law regarding the increase of import duties on fuels of October 9, 1992
Popular vote of February 7, 1971
Federal decree on the European Economic Area (EEA) of October 9, 1992
Popular vote of November 15, 1970
Federal law on rural land rights of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of September 27, 1970
Federal law on stamp duties. Change of October 4, 1991
Federal law on the contributions towards the infrastructure costs of groups and deputies (Law on infrastructure costs) of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of June 7, 1970
Federal law on allowances due to members of the legislative councils and contributions to groups (Law on parliamentary allowances). Change of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of February 1, 1970
Federal law on the procedure of the Federal Assembly, and on the form, publication and entry into force of legislative acts (Law on the relationship between boards). Change of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of September 14, 1969
Federal decree on the construction of the Swiss railway line through the Alps (decree on alpine transit) of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of June 1, 1969
Swiss penal code. Military penal code (Offenses against sexual integrity): Change of June 21, 1991
Popular vote of May 19, 1968
Federal decree for the introduction of a civilian service for conscientious objectors of December 13, 1991
Popular vote of February 18, 1968
Federal decree on the popular initiative "against the misuse of reproductive techniques and genetic manipulation to the human species" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of July 2, 1967
Popular initiative "to safeguard our waters"
Popular vote of October 16, 1966
Federal law on the protection of waters (Water Protection Act) of January 24, 1991
Federal law on the participation of Switzerland in the Bretton Woods institutions of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of May 16, 1965
Federal decree on the membership of Switzerland to the Bretton Woods institutions of October 4, 1991
Popular vote of February 28, 1965
Popular initiative "for a strict and progressive reduction of animal testing (Let's strictly limit animal testing!)"
Popular initiative "for a financially bearable health insurance (Initiative of health insurances)"
Popular vote of December 6, 1964
Military penal code (MPC). Change of October 5, 1990
Popular vote of May 24, 1964
Federal decree on the new system of federal finances of December 14, 1990
Popular vote of February 2, 1964
Popular initiative "to promote public transport"
Popular vote of December 8, 1963
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1990 lowering to 18 the age required to exercise the right to vote and to be elected
Federal law on road traffic, change of October 6, 1989
Popular vote of May 26, 1963
Federal decree proposed October 6, 1989 on a constitutional article on energy
Popular vote of November 4, 1962
Popular initiative "Stop building nuclear power plants (moratorium)"
Popular vote of May 27, 1962
Popular initiative "for a phase out of nuclear energy"
Federal law proposed judiciary organization, change of June 23, 1989
Popular vote of April 1, 1962
Federal decree proposed June 23, 1989 on viticulture
Popular vote of December 3, 1961
Popular initiative "against the construction of a highway between Biel and Solothurn / Zuchwil"
Popular vote of October 22, 1961
Popular initiative "for a highway-free district of Knonau"
Popular vote of March 5, 1961
Popular initiative "for a region without highway between Murten and Yverdon"
Popular initiative "Stop concreting - for the stabilization of the road network"
Popular vote of December 4, 1960
Popular initiative "pro speed 130/100"
Popular vote of May 29, 1960
Popular initiative "for a Switzerland without an army and a comprehensive peace policy"
Popular vote of May 24, 1959
Popular initiative "for the protection of farms and against animal factories (Initiative for small farmers)"
Popular vote of February 1, 1959
Popular initiative "for limiting immigration"
Popular vote of December 7, 1958
Popular initiative "to reduce working hours"
Popular initiative "town and country against land speculation"
Popular vote of October 26, 1958
Popular initiative "aimed at reducing to 62 years for men and 60 years for women the age of entitlement to the federal old-age, survivors' and invalidity pension"
Popular vote of July 6, 1958
Federal decree proposed March 20, 1987 concerning the amendment of the federal constitution for a coordinated transport policy
Popular initiative "for the protection of the marshes - Rothenthurm initiative"
Popular vote of May 11, 1958
Federal law on health insurance, change of March 20, 1987
Popular vote of January 26, 1958
Federal decree proposed December 19, 1986 on the Rail 2000 project
Popular vote of November 24, 1957
Federal decree proposed December 19, 1986 on the voting procedure for popular initiatives accompanied by a counter-proposal
Popular initiative "requesting the right of referendum on military spending"
Popular vote of March 3, 1957
Federal law on the residence and establishment of foreigners, change of June 20, 1986
Asylum law, change of June 20, 1986
Popular vote of September 30, 1956
Popular initiative "for a fair taxation of heavyweight trucks traffic (levy on heavyweight trucks)"
Federal decree proposed March 21, 1986 on the popular initiative "for the protection of tenants" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of May 13, 1956
Federal decree on the domestic sugar economy, change of June 21, 1985
Popular initiative "to guarantee vocational training and retraining"
Popular vote of March 4, 1956
Federal decree proposed December 20, 1985 on the popular initiative "in favor of culture" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of December 5, 1954
Federal decree proposed December 20, 1985 on the popular initiative "in favor of culture"
Popular vote of October 24, 1954
Federal decree proposed December 14, 1984 on the accession of Switzerland to the United Nations
Popular vote of June 20, 1954
Popular initiative "for the abolition of vivisection"
Swiss civil code (General effects of marriage, marriage settlement and successions), change of October 5, 1984
Popular vote of December 6, 1953
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 establishing a guarantee against the risks of innovation for small and medium businesses
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 on the popular initiative "calling for the harmonization of the beginning of the school year in all cantons" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of April 19, 1953
Federal decree proposed December 14, 1984 on the abolition of aid to producers growing wheat for their own needs
Popular vote of November 23, 1952
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 laying down the new distribution of net revenues from the taxation of distilled spirits
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1985 removing the cantons' share of the net revenue from stamp duties
Popular vote of October 5, 1952
Popular initiative "for the right to life"
Popular initiative "for an extension of the duration of paid vacation" (Initiative on vacation)
Popular vote of July 6, 1952
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 on training grants
Popular vote of May 18, 1952
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 removing the obligation of the federal government to allocate grants in the field of public health
Popular vote of April 20, 1952
Federal decree proposed October 5, 1984 removing subventions for primary education
Popular vote of March 30, 1952
Federal decree proposed June 22, 1984 on the popular initiative "on the compensation of victims of criminal violence" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of March 2, 1952
Federal decree proposed June 23, 1984 concerning an article on radio and television
Popular vote of July 8, 1951
Popular initiative "for an effective protection of motherhood"
Popular vote of February 25, 1951
Popular initiative "for a safe, economical and environmentally sound energy supply"
Popular vote of December 3, 1950
Popular initiative "for a future without new nuclear plants"
Popular initiative "against giving away the national soil"
Popular vote of October 1, 1950
Popular initiative "against the abuse of bank secrecy and the power of banks"
Popular vote of June 4, 1950
Popular initiative "for an authentic civil service based on evidence by act"
Popular vote of January 29, 1950
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 on a fee for the use of national roads
Popular vote of December 11, 1949
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 concerning the collection of a fee on the traffic of heavyweight trucks
Popular vote of September 11, 1949
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 to facilitate some naturalizations
Popular vote of May 22, 1949
Federal decree proposed June 24, 1983 on the revision of nationality law in the federal constitution
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1982 concerning the constitutional article on energy
Popular vote of March 14, 1948
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1982 on a new regulation of customs duties on fuel
Popular vote of July 6, 1947
Federal decree proposed March 19, 1982 on the popular initiative "designed to prevent abuses in pricing" (counter-proposal)
Federal decree proposed March 19, 1982 on the popular initiative "designed to prevent abuses in pricing"
Popular vote of May 18, 1947
Law on foreigners of June 19, 1981
Popular vote of December 8, 1946
Swiss penal code, change of October 9, 1981 (Acts of criminal violence)
Popular vote of February 10, 1946
Federal decree proposed June 19, 1981 on the extension of the financial system and the improvement of federal finances
Popular vote of November 25, 1945
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1980 on the popular initiative "for the protection of consumer rights" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of January 21, 1945
Federal decree proposed October 10, 1980 on the popular initiative "for equal rights between men and women" (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of April 5, 1981
Popular initiative against the abuse of economic power
Popular vote of November 30, 1980
Federal decree proposed January 10, 1957 extending for a limited time the validity of the transitional arrangements for the supply of the country in bread grain
Federal decree proposed September 20, 1957 introducing in the constitution an article 24quinquies on atomic energy and the protection against radiations
Federal decree proposed December 21, 1956 introducing in the constitution an article 36bis on radio and television
Federal decree proposed December 21, 1956 inserting in the federal constitution an article 22bis on civil protection
Popular vote of March 2, 1980
Federal decree proposed June 27, 1956 on the initiative concerning the vote on expenditures by the Federal Assembly (counter-proposal)
Federal decree proposed June 27, 1956 concerning the revision of the wheat regimen
Popular vote of May 20, 1979
Federal decree proposed September 30, 1955 establishing measures to promote the economy of the canton of Grisons, through aid to the public limited company for the mashing of wood in Domat/Ems
Popular initiative for an extension of people's rights when the Confederation grants concessions for the use of water power
Popular vote of February 18, 1979
Federal decree proposed December 22, 1955 on temporarily maintaining a control on reduced prices (extending the constitutional addendum of September 26, 1952)
Federal decree proposed December 22, 1954 on the initiative for the protection of tenants and consumers (counter-proposal)
Federal decree proposed December 22, 1954 on the initiative for the protection of tenants and consumers
Popular initiative for the protection of sites from the fall of the Rhine to Rheinau
Popular vote of December 3, 1978
Federal decree proposed June 25, 1954 on the financial regimen from 1955 to 1958
Federal decree proposed December 23, 1953 regarding special assistance to Swiss foreign victims of war
Federal decree proposed December 23, 1953 establishing the system of certificates of competency in the trades of cobbler, hairdresser, saddler and wheelwright
Federal decree proposed September 30, 953 introducing into the constitution an article 24quater on the protection of waters against pollution
Popular vote of September 24, 1978
Federal decree proposed September 25, 1953 establishing new constitutional provisions on the financial regimen of the Confederation
Popular vote of May 28, 1978
Federal law proposed June 20, 1952 concerning the revision of the federal law on the postal service
Federal decree proposed September 26, 1952 concerning the supply of the country in bread grain
Federal decree proposed September 26, 1952 on the temporary maintenance of a control on reduced prices
Federal decree proposed March 28, 1952 concerning the construction of bomb shelters in existing buildings
Federal law proposed February 1, 1952 amending the provisions related to the taxation of tobacco of the federal law on old-age and survivors' insurance
Popular vote of February 26, 1978
Federal decree proposed March 28, 1952 on the covererage of expenditures for armaments
Popular initiative to finance armaments and to safeguard the social conquests
Popular initiative on sales taxes
Federal law on the improvement of agriculture and the maintenance of the rural population (law on agriculture)
Popular vote of December 4, 1977
Federal decree extending the one restricting the opening and expansion of hotels
Popular initiative on the participation of public enterprises to the expenses for national defense
Federal decree on the initiative on the revision of art. 39 of the constitution (initiative for the free money) (counter-proposal)
Federal decree on the initiative on the revision of art. 39 of the constitution (initiative for the free money)
Popular vote of September 25, 1977
Federal decree on the public transportation of persons and things in motor vehicles
Federal decree on the financial regimen from 1951 to 1954
Federal decree amending article 72 of the constitution (election of the National Council)
Popular initiative for the protection of land and labor through measures against speculation
Federal decree establishing new constitutional provisions on the financial regimen of the Confederation
Federal decree extending and amending the one regarding measures to encourage the construction of dwelling houses
Popular vote of June 12, 1977
Federal law amending the law of June 30, 1927 on the status of civil servants
Popular initiative for a return to direct democracy
Popular vote of March 13, 1977
Federal law complementing that of June 13, 1928 on the fight against tuberculosis
Federal decree revising article 39 of the constitution on the Swiss national bank
Federal decree regulating the sugar regimen
Federal law on old-age and survivors' insurance
Popular vote of December 5, 1976
Federal decree revising the articles of the federal constitution relating to the economy
Federal decree on the initiative concerning the 'economic reform and labor rights'
Federal decree on the initiative on the 'right to work'
Popular vote of September 26, 1976
Federal decree on the initiative regulating the transport of goods (counter-proposal)
Federal decree on the initiative for the family (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of June 13, 1976
Federal law on federal railways
Federal law on unfair competition
Popular initiative for the reorganization of the national council
Popular vote of March 21, 1976
Popular initiative to increase the number of members of the federal council and have it elected by the people
Popular initiative for the revision of articles 31, 32bis and 32quater of the federal constitution
Federal law amending articles 103 and 104 of the law of April 12, 1907 on the military organization. (Obligation of the preparatory military training.)
Popular vote of December 7, 1975
Federal law amending the status of civil servants and the insurance conditions of the federal staff
Federal decree supplementing the federal constitution for the granting and partial coverage of credits for the building of national defense and the fight against unemployment
Federal decree on the initiative to restrict the use of the emergency clause (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of June 8, 1975
Popular initiative to extend the constitutional jurisdiction (revision of article 113 of the constitution)
Federal decree concerning the transitional regime of federal finances
Swiss penal code
Federal decree on the popular initiative against the private armament industry (counter-proposal)
Federal decree on the popular initiative against the private armament industry
Popular vote of March 2, 1975
Popular initiative to amend the optional referendum (revision of article 89, paragraph 2, of the constitution)
Popular vote of December 8, 1974
Federal decree revising articles 107 and 116 of the federal constitution (recognition of romansh as a national language)
Popular initiative on the partial revision of article 56 of the federal constitution (prohibition of Masonic societies and similar organizations)
Popular initiative for the total revision of the constitution
Popular initiative to combat the economic crisis and its effects
Popular vote of October 20, 1974
Federal law regulating the transport of goods and animals on the road with motor vehicles. (Law on sharing traffic.)
Popular vote of December 2, 1973
Federal law amending the law of April 12, 1907 on the military organization (Reorganisation of education)
Federal law on the protection of public order
Federal law temporarily reducing the wages and salaries of people employed by the Confederation
Federal law on the taxation of tobacco
Federal law on old-age and survivors' insurance
Popular vote of May 20, 1973
Federal decree concerning the revision of articles 76, 96, paragraphs 1 and 3, and 105, paragraph 2, of the constitution (term of office of the national council, the federal council and the federal chancellor)
Popular vote of March 4, 1973
Federal decree concerning the revision of article 72 of the constitution (national council election)
Federal decree on the initiative for the revision of article 12 of the federal constitution (prohibition of decorations) (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of December 3, 1972
Federal decree concerning the revision of Articles 31 and 32bis of the federal constitution (alcohols regimen)
Popular initiative on the right of cantons and municipalities to prohibit distilled beverages
Popular initiative concerning the legislation on road transport
Popular vote of September 24, 1972
Federal law amending the article 14 of the Federal law of October 10, 1902 on the Swiss customs tariff
Popular vote of June 4, 1972
Federal decree on the popular initiative inserting an article 23bis in the Federal Constitution (wheat supply) (counter-proposal)
Federal decree on the popular initiative inserting an article 23bis in the Federal Constitution (wheat supply)
Popular vote of March 5, 1972
Popular initiative to amend Article 35 of the Constitution (popular initiative in favor of maintaining Kursaals and encouragement of tourism in Switzerland)
Federal decree concerning the revision of Article 44 of the Constitution (naturalization)
Federal law on the automobile and bicycle traffic
Popular vote of June 6, 1971
Federal decree on the revision of Article 30 of the Constitution (international alpine routes)
Federal decree proposed April 21, 1926 concerning the addition to the Federal Constitution of an article 23bis on the country's supply of grain
Popular vote of February 7, 1971
Federal decree on the insurance for old age, survivors' and disability insurance
Popular vote of November 15, 1970
Federal decree on residence and establishment of foreigners
Popular vote of September 27, 1970
Popular initiative for the insertion in the federal constitution of a 34quater article (creation of a fund for disability, old-age and survivors' insurance)
Federal law amending art. 41 of the law on factories of June 18, 1914/June 27, 1919
Popular vote of June 7, 1970
Federal decree concerning the revision of Articles 31 and 32bis (alcohols regime) of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of February 1, 1970
Popular initiative to guarantee people's rights in customs matters (Article 29 of the Federal Constitution)
Popular vote of September 14, 1969
Federal decree ratifying the Convention between Switzerland and France regulating commercial and neighborhood relationships between the old zones of Upper Savoy and the Gex and neighboring Swiss cantons, signed in Paris on August 7, 1921
Popular vote of June 1, 1969
Popular initiative on "the arrest of Swiss citizens who threaten the internal security of the country'
Popular vote of May 19, 1968
Popular initiative regarding the a single tax on capital (Article 42a of the Constitution)
Popular vote of February 18, 1968
Federal act to modify the federal penal code of 4 February 1853 regarding the crimes against the constitutional order and internal security, and introducing the reprieve of execution of sentence
Popular vote of July 2, 1967
Popular initiative 'concerning the eligibility of federal officials to the National Council'
Popular vote of October 16, 1966
Popular initiative on 'eviction for breach the country's security, part II'
Popular initiative on 'naturalization, Part I'
Popular vote of May 16, 1965
Federal decree on the inclusion in the federal constitution of an article 37ter (Aviation)
Popular vote of February 28, 1965
Federal decree on the inclusion in the federal constitution of an article 37bis (automobile and bicycle traffic)
Popular initiative 'Suppression of military justice'
Popular vote of December 6, 1964
Popular initiative for the submission of international treaties to referendum
Popular vote of May 24, 1964
Federal law regarding working hours in the operation of railways and other transport and communications enterprises
Popular vote of February 2, 1964
Federal decree concerning the accession of Switzerland to the League of Nations
Popular vote of December 8, 1963
Federal decree on the popular initiative for the amendment of Article 35 of the Federal Constitution (prohibition of gambling houses) (counter-proposal)
Federal decree on the popular initiative for the amendment of Article 35 of the Federal Constitution (prohibition of gambling houses)
Popular vote of May 26, 1963
Federal law regulating working conditions
Popular vote of November 4, 1962
Federal decree on the adoption of transient provisions for the application of Article 73 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of May 27, 1962
Federal decree on the adoption of a constitutional article on the perception of a new extraordinary war tax
Federal decree on the inclusion of a section 24ter in the federal constitution (navigation)
Popular vote of April 1, 1962
Popular initiative for proportional representation in elections at the National Council
Popular vote of December 3, 1961
Popular initiative for inclusion in the Federal Constitution of an article 41bis and the amendment of Article 42, letter f, of this Constitution (introduction of direct federal taxes)
Popular vote of October 22, 1961
Federal decree on the introduction of an article 41bis and a new paragraph to article 42 under letter g (stamp duty)
Popular vote of March 5, 1961
Federal decree concerning adoption of an article of the Federal Constitution to levy a one-time war tax
Federal decree on the revision of Article 103 of the Federal Constitution and the addition of a section 114bis to the federal constitution
Popular vote of December 4, 1960
Federal decree amending Articles 69 and 31, paragraph 2, letter d, of the Federal Constitution (fight against diseases affecting humans and animals)
Popular vote of May 29, 1960
Federal law on insurance for sickness and accidents
Popular vote of May 24, 1959
Popular initiative to apply the proportional representation for elections to the National Council
Popular vote of February 1, 1959
Federal decree on federal legislation on the use of hydraulic power, and the transmission and distribution of electrical energy (counter-proposal: introduction in the federal constitution of an Article 24bis)
Popular vote of December 7, 1958
Popular initiative concerning the prohibition of absinthe
Federal decree supplementing the Federal Constitution regarding the right to legislate on arts and crafts
Popular vote of October 26, 1958
Military organization of the Swiss Confederation
Popular vote of July 6, 1958
Federal act on the trade of foods and various everyday objects
Federal decree concerning the revision of Article 64 of the Federal Constitution (extension of the protection of inventions)
Popular vote of May 11, 1958
Federal decree amending Article 32a of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of January 26, 1958
Popular initiative for the revision of Article 72 of the Federal Constitution (election of the National Council based the population of Swiss citizens)
Popular vote of November 24, 1957
Federal law complementing the Federal Penal Code from February 4, 1853
Federal law on Customs Tariff
Popular vote of March 3, 1957
Federal decree concerning support for the public primary school by the Confederation
Popular initiative for the election of the Federal Council by the people
Popular vote of September 30, 1956
Popular initiative for the introduction of proportional representation in elections at the National Council
Federal law on insurance against illness and accidents, and on military insurance
Popular vote of May 13, 1956
Federal decree on the inclusion of an article 64bis in the Federal Constitution
Federal decree on the revision of Article 64 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of March 4, 1956
Federal law on the acquisition and operation of railways on behalf of the Confederation, and the organization of the administration of Federal Railways
Popular vote of March 13, 1955
Federal Ordinance on federal legislation on the food trade, and the trade of household items and everyday objects that may endanger the health or life
Federal decree revising Article 24 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of December 5, 1954
Federal law creating a Bank of the Swiss Confederation
Popular vote of October 24, 1954
Federal act on disciplinary sentences in the Swiss Army
Popular vote of June 20, 1954
Federal law on Accounting of railways
Federal law on liability in the cattle trade
Popular vote of December 6, 1953
Federal decree on the revision of the articles of the Federal Constitution relating to the military organization
Decree of the Federal Council on the referendum on the Federal decree of March 26, 1895 (additional provisions for the introduction of a monopoly in matches, in order to supplement the federal constitution of May 29, 1874)
Popular vote of April 19, 1953
Federal act on the representation of Switzerland abroad
Popular vote of November 23, 1952
Popular initiative to distribute between the cantons, some of the customs revenue
Popular initiative 'to ensure the right to work'
Popular vote of October 5, 1952
Federal decree on the referendum on the Federal decree of 20 December 1893 related to the addition to the federal constitution of a new section giving the Confederation the right to legislate on business
Popular initiative for a ban on the slaughter of animals without prior stunning
Popular vote of July 6, 1952
Federal decree concerning the purchase of the Swiss Central Railway
Popular vote of May 18, 1952
Federal act on the Swiss Customs Tariff
Popular vote of April 20, 1952
Federal decree on the revision of Article 39 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of March 30, 1952
Federal decree concerning the revision of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of March 2, 1952
Federal law for officials and federal employees who became unable to perform their duties
Popular vote of July 8, 1951
Federal decree on an article for inclusion in the federal constitution of May 29, 1874, to assign to the Confederation the right to legislate in the field of insurance in case of accident and sickness
Popular vote of April 15, 1951
Federal act on Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy
Federal decree concerning a supplement to Article 64 of the Federal Constitution of May 29, 1874
Popular vote of February 25, 1951
Federal act related to spirits
Popular vote of December 3, 1950
Federal decree bringing partial modification to the Federal Constitution (hostel and alcohol)
Federal decree allocating a grant of 10,000 francs to the Swiss legation in Washington for its secretariat
Popular vote of October 1, 1950
Federal law concerning the addition of an article to the Federal Penal Law from February 4, 1853
Popular vote of June 4, 1950
Federal decree on patent fees for commercial travelers
Popular vote of January 29, 1950
Federal law regarding the organization of the Federal Department of Justice and Police
Popular vote of December 11, 1949
Federal decree on the enforcement of Article 27 of the Federal Constitution (primary education)
Popular vote of September 11, 1949
Federal law on measures against epidemics resulting in a general danger
Popular vote of May 22, 1949
Federal decree on the introduction of an addition to the Federal Constitution (protection of inventions)
Federal decree on the proposed revision of the Federal Constitution, raised by popular initiative dated August 3, 1880
Popular vote of March 14, 1948
Federal law regarding the revision of Art. 65 of the Federal Constitution (death penalty)
Popular vote of July 6, 1947
Federal law granting subsidies to railways in the Alps
Federal law on political rights of established and resident Swiss, and the loss of political rights of Swiss citizens
Popular vote of May 18, 1947
Federal law on the exemption tax of military service
Popular vote of December 8, 1946
Federal law concerning work in factories
Popular vote of February 10, 1946
Federal law on the exemption tax of military service
Popular vote of November 25, 1945
Federal law on the issuance and rembursement of banknotes
Popular vote of January 21, 1945
Federal law on the voting rights of Swiss citizens
Popular vote of October 29, 1944
Federal law regarding marital status, related recordkeeping and marriage
Popular vote of May 3, 1942
Total revision
Popular vote of January 25, 1942
Total revision
Popular vote of March 9, 1941
Prohibition of lottery and games of chance
Popular vote of December 1, 1940
Equality of citizens in view of the establishment and legislation
Popular vote of December 3, 1939
Prohibition of certain types of sentences
Popular vote of June 4, 1939
Freedom of conscience and religion
Popular vote of January 22, 1939
Voting rights for established Swiss, on municipal matters
Equality of citizens in view of the establishment and legislation
Popular vote of November 27, 1938
Voting rights for established Swiss, on municipal matters
Popular vote of July 3, 1938
Equality of citizens in view of the establishment and legislation
Popular vote of February 20, 1938
Weights and Measures
Complete revision of September 12, 1848
Popular initiative to amend the optional referendum (revision of article 89, paragraph 2, of the constitution)
Federal decree revising articles 107 and 116 of the federal constitution (recognition of romansh as a national language)
Popular vote of November 28, 1937
Popular initiative on the partial revision of article 56 of the federal constitution (prohibition of Masonic societies and similar organizations)
Popular vote of September 8, 1935
Popular initiative for the total revision of the constitution
Popular vote of June 2, 1935
Popular initiative to combat the economic crisis and its effects
Popular vote of May 5, 1935
Federal law regulating the transport of goods and animals on the road with motor vehicles. (Law on sharing traffic.)
Popular vote of February 24, 1935
Federal law amending the law of April 12, 1907 on the military organization (Reorganisation of education)
Popular vote of March 11, 1934
Federal law on the protection of public order
Popular vote of May 28, 1933
Federal law temporarily reducing the wages and salaries of people employed by the Confederation
Popular vote of December 6, 1931
Federal law on the taxation of tobacco
Federal law on old-age and survivors' insurance
Popular vote of March 15, 1931
Federal decree concerning the revision of articles 76, 96, paragraphs 1 and 3, and 105, paragraph 2, of the constitution (term of office of the national council, the federal council and the federal chancellor)
Federal decree concerning the revision of article 72 of the constitution (national council election)
Popular vote of February 8, 1931
Federal decree on the initiative for the revision of article 12 of the federal constitution (prohibition of decorations) (counter-proposal)
Popular vote of April 6, 1930
Federal decree concerning the revision of Articles 31 and 32bis of the federal constitution (alcohols regimen)
Popular vote of May 12, 1929
Popular initiative on the right of cantons and municipalities to prohibit distilled beverages
Popular initiative concerning the legislation on road transport
Popular vote of March 3, 1929
Federal law amending the article 14 of the Federal law of October 10, 1902 on the Swiss customs tariff
Federal decree on the popular initiative inserting an article 23bis in the Federal Constitution (wheat supply) (counter-proposal)
Federal decree on the popular initiative inserting an article 23bis in the Federal Constitution (wheat supply)
Popular vote of December 2, 1928
Popular initiative to amend Article 35 of the Constitution (popular initiative in favor of maintaining Kursaals and encouragement of tourism in Switzerland)
Popular vote of May 20, 1928
Federal decree concerning the revision of Article 44 of the Constitution (naturalization)
Popular vote of May 15, 1927
Federal law on the automobile and bicycle traffic
Federal decree on the revision of Article 30 of the Constitution (international alpine routes)
Popular vote of December 5, 1926
Federal decree proposed April 21, 1926 concerning the addition to the Federal Constitution of an article 23bis on the country's supply of grain
Popular vote of December 6, 1925
Federal decree on the insurance for old age, survivors' and disability insurance
Popular vote of October 25, 1925
Federal decree on residence and establishment of foreigners
Popular vote of May 24, 1925
Popular initiative for the insertion in the federal constitution of a 34quater article (creation of a fund for disability, old-age and survivors' insurance)
Popular vote of February 17, 1924
Federal law amending art. 41 of the law on factories of June 18, 1914/June 27, 1919
Popular vote of June 3, 1923
Federal decree concerning the revision of Articles 31 and 32bis (alcohols regime) of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of April 15, 1923
Popular initiative to guarantee people's rights in customs matters (Article 29 of the Federal Constitution)
Popular vote of February 18, 1923
Federal decree ratifying the Convention between Switzerland and France regulating commercial and neighborhood relationships between the old zones of Upper Savoy and the Gex and neighboring Swiss cantons, signed in Paris on August 7, 1921
Popular initiative on "the arrest of Swiss citizens who threaten the internal security of the country'
Popular vote of December 3, 1922
Popular initiative regarding the a single tax on capital (Article 42a of the Constitution)
Popular vote of September 24, 1922
Federal act to modify the federal penal code of 4 February 1853 regarding the crimes against the constitutional order and internal security, and introducing the reprieve of execution of sentence
Popular vote of June 11, 1922
Popular initiative 'concerning the eligibility of federal officials to the National Council'
Popular initiative on 'eviction for breach the country's security, part II'
Popular initiative on 'naturalization, Part I'
Popular vote of May 22, 1921
Federal decree on the inclusion in the federal constitution of an article 37ter (Aviation)
Federal decree on the inclusion in the federal constitution of an article 37bis (automobile and bicycle traffic)
Popular vote of January 30, 1921
Popular initiative 'Suppression of military justice'
Popular initiative for the submission of international treaties to referendum
Popular vote of October 31, 1920
Federal law regarding working hours in the operation of railways and other transport and communications enterprises
Popular vote of May 16, 1920
Federal decree concerning the accession of Switzerland to the League of Nations
Popular vote of March 21, 1920
Federal decree on the popular initiative for the amendment of Article 35 of the Federal Constitution (prohibition of gambling houses) (counter-proposal)
Federal decree on the popular initiative for the amendment of Article 35 of the Federal Constitution (prohibition of gambling houses)
Federal law regulating working conditions
Popular vote of August 10, 1919
Federal decree on the adoption of transient provisions for the application of Article 73 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of May 4, 1919
Federal decree on the adoption of a constitutional article on the perception of a new extraordinary war tax
Federal decree on the inclusion of a section 24ter in the federal constitution (navigation)
Popular vote of October 13, 1918
Popular initiative for proportional representation in elections at the National Council
Popular vote of June 2, 1918
Popular initiative for inclusion in the Federal Constitution of an article 41bis and the amendment of Article 42, letter f, of this Constitution (introduction of direct federal taxes)
Popular vote of May 13, 1917
Federal decree on the introduction of an article 41bis and a new paragraph to article 42 under letter g (stamp duty)
Popular vote of June 6, 1915
Federal decree concerning adoption of an article of the Federal Constitution to levy a one-time war tax
Popular vote of October 25, 1914
Federal decree on the revision of Article 103 of the Federal Constitution and the addition of a section 114bis to the federal constitution
Popular vote of May 4, 1913
Federal decree amending Articles 69 and 31, paragraph 2, letter d, of the Federal Constitution (fight against diseases affecting humans and animals)
Popular vote of February 4, 1912
Federal law on insurance for sickness and accidents
Popular vote of October 23, 1910
Popular initiative to apply the proportional representation for elections to the National Council
Popular vote of October 25, 1908
Federal decree on federal legislation on the use of hydraulic power, and the transmission and distribution of electrical energy (counter-proposal: introduction in the federal constitution of an Article 24bis)
Popular vote of July 5, 1908
Popular initiative concerning the prohibition of absinthe
Federal decree supplementing the Federal Constitution regarding the right to legislate on arts and crafts
Popular vote of November 3, 1907
Military organization of the Swiss Confederation
Popular vote of June 10, 1906
Federal act on the trade of foods and various everyday objects
Popular vote of March 19, 1905
Federal decree concerning the revision of Article 64 of the Federal Constitution (extension of the protection of inventions)
Popular vote of October 25, 1903
Federal decree amending Article 32a of the Federal Constitution
Popular initiative for the revision of Article 72 of the Federal Constitution (election of the National Council based the population of Swiss citizens)
Federal law complementing the Federal Penal Code from February 4, 1853
Popular vote of March 15, 1903
Federal law on Customs Tariff
Popular vote of November 23, 1902
Federal decree concerning support for the public primary school by the Confederation
Popular vote of November 4, 1900
Popular initiative for the election of the Federal Council by the people
Popular initiative for the introduction of proportional representation in elections at the National Council
Popular vote of May 20, 1900
Federal law on insurance against illness and accidents, and on military insurance
Popular vote of November 13, 1898
Federal decree on the inclusion of an article 64bis in the Federal Constitution
Federal decree on the revision of Article 64 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of February 20, 1898
Federal law on the acquisition and operation of railways on behalf of the Confederation, and the organization of the administration of Federal Railways
Popular vote of July 11, 1897
Federal Ordinance on federal legislation on the food trade, and the trade of household items and everyday objects that may endanger the health or life
Federal decree revising Article 24 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of February 28, 1897
Federal law creating a Bank of the Swiss Confederation
Popular vote of October 4, 1896
Federal act on disciplinary sentences in the Swiss Army
Federal law on Accounting of railways
Federal law on liability in the cattle trade
Popular vote of November 3, 1895
Federal decree on the revision of the articles of the Federal Constitution relating to the military organization
Popular vote of September 29, 1895
Decree of the Federal Council on the referendum on the Federal decree of March 26, 1895 (additional provisions for the introduction of a monopoly in matches, in order to supplement the federal constitution of May 29, 1874)
Popular vote of February 3, 1895
Federal act on the representation of Switzerland abroad
Popular vote of November 4, 1894
Popular initiative to distribute between the cantons, some of the customs revenue
Popular vote of June 3, 1894
Popular initiative 'to ensure the right to work'
Popular vote of March 4, 1894
Federal decree on the referendum on the Federal decree of 20 December 1893 related to the addition to the federal constitution of a new section giving the Confederation the right to legislate on business
Popular vote of August 20, 1893
Popular initiative for a ban on the slaughter of animals without prior stunning
Popular vote of December 6, 1891
Federal decree concerning the purchase of the Swiss Central Railway
Popular vote of October 18, 1891
Federal act on the Swiss Customs Tariff
Federal decree on the revision of Article 39 of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of July 5, 1891
Federal decree concerning the revision of the Federal Constitution
Popular vote of March 15, 1891
Federal law for officials and federal employees who became unable to perform their duties
Popular vote of October 26, 1890
Federal decree on an article for inclusion in the federal constitution of May 29, 1874, to assign to the Confederation the right to legislate in the field of insurance in case of accident and sickness
Popular vote of November 17, 1889
Federal act on Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy
Popular vote of July 10, 1887
Federal decree concerning a supplement to Article 64 of the Federal Constitution of May 29, 1874
Popular vote of May 15, 1887
Federal act related to spirits
Popular vote of October 25, 1885
Federal decree bringing partial modification to the Federal Constitution (hostel and alcohol)
Popular vote of May 11, 1884
Federal decree allocating a grant of 10,000 francs to the Swiss legation in Washington for its secretariat
Federal law concerning the addition of an article to the Federal Penal Law from February 4, 1853
Federal decree on patent fees for commercial travelers
Federal law regarding the organization of the Federal Department of Justice and Police
Popular vote of November 26, 1882
Federal decree on the enforcement of Article 27 of the Federal Constitution (primary education)
Popular vote of July 30, 1882
Federal law on measures against epidemics resulting in a general danger
Federal decree on the introduction of an addition to the Federal Constitution (protection of inventions)
Popular vote of October 31, 1880
Federal decree on the proposed revision of the Federal Constitution, raised by popular initiative dated August 3, 1880
Popular vote of May 18, 1879
Federal law regarding the revision of Art. 65 of the Federal Constitution (death penalty)
Popular vote of January 19, 1879
Federal law granting subsidies to railways in the Alps
Popular vote of October 21, 1877
Federal law on political rights of established and resident Swiss, and the loss of political rights of Swiss citizens
Federal law on the exemption tax of military service
Federal law concerning work in factories
Popular vote of July 9, 1876
Federal law on the exemption tax of military service
Popular vote of April 23, 1876
Federal law on the issuance and rembursement of banknotes
Popular vote of May 23, 1875
Federal law on the voting rights of Swiss citizens
Federal law regarding marital status, related recordkeeping and marriage
Popular vote of April 19, 1874
Total revision
Popular vote of May 12, 1872
Total revision
Popular vote of January 14, 1866
Prohibition of lottery and games of chance
Equality of citizens in view of the establishment and legislation
Prohibition of certain types of sentences
Freedom of conscience and religion
Voting rights for established Swiss, on municipal matters
Equality of citizens in view of the establishment and legislation
Voting rights for established Swiss, on municipal matters
Equality of citizens in view of the establishment and legislation
Weights and Measures
Popular vote of June 6, 1848
Complete revision of September 12, 1848
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Popular initiative to apply the proportional representation for elections to the National Council.
May 24, 1959
Accepted (62.26%)