A referendum on the sugar industry was held in Switzerland on 14 March 1948.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a federal resolution on the reorganisation of the Swiss sugar industry.[1] The proposal was rejected by 63.8% of voters.[1]
Background
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]
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