A referendum on freemasonry was held in Switzerland on 28 November 1937.^[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of a popular initiative that would ban the practice.^[1] The proposal was rejected by a majority of voters and cantons.^[1]

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1937 Swiss freemasonry referendum

28 November 1937
Prohibition of Freemasonry
Results
Choice Votes  % Yes 234,980 31.32% No 515,327 68.68% Valid votes 750,307 95.81% Invalid or blank votes 32,809 4.19% Total votes 783,116 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 1,187,637 65.94%

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The referendum was a popular initiative,^[1] which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.^[2] The decision of each canton was based on the vote in that canton.^[2] Full cantons counted as one vote, whilst half cantons counted as half.^[2]