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Two referendums were held inSwitzerland in 1959.^[1] The first was held on 1 February on the introduction ofwomen's suffrage at the federal level, but was rejected by 67% of voters. The second was held on 24 May on adding article 22bis to thefederal constitution, which concerned civil protection. It was approved by 62% of voters.^[1]

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