A referendum on animal protection was held in Switzerland on 20 August 1893.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of prohibiting butchering without the animals being anaesthetised.^[1] The proposal was approved by 60.1% of voters and a narrow majority of cantons.^[1]

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1893 Swiss animal protection referendum

20 August 1893
Federal popular initiative 'for a ban on slaughter without prior stunning'
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 191,527 60.11% No 127,101 39.89% Valid votes 318,628 96.85% Invalid or blank votes 10,355 3.15% Total votes 328,983 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 668,913 49.18%

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The referendum was a popular initiative,^[1] forced by the collection of 100,000 signatures.^[2] As it involved changing the constitution, a double majority of both votes and cantons was required for the proposal to pass.^[2]