1966 Swiss referendum

Two referendums were held in Switzerland on 16 October 1966. Voters were asked whether they approved of an amendment to the constitution on Swiss citizens living abroad and a popular initiative "for the fight against alcoholism". The constitutional amendment was approved whilst the popular initiative was rejected.

Results

Constitutional amendment

Choice	Popular vote		Cantons
	Votes	%	Full	Half	Total
For	491,220	68.1	19	6	22
Against	230,483	31.9	0	0	0
Blank votes	33,719	–	–	–	–
Invalid votes	1,163	–	–	–	–
Total	756,585	100	19	6	22
Registered voters/turnout	1,580,573	47.9	–	–	–
Source: Nohlen & Stöver

Popular initiative on alcoholism

Choice	Votes	%
For	174,242	23.4
Against	571,267	76.6
Blank votes	12,697	–
Invalid votes	1,164	–
Total	759,370	100
Registered voters/turnout	1,580,573	48.0
Source: Nohlen & Stöver