Loi sur les allocations familiales

Popular vote of Nov 26, 2006 · Optional referendum · No. 527Loi fédérale sur les allocations familiales (LAFam)

Social and societal policy: Family policy

The people accepted the proposal.

Yes 68.0 %1'480'796No 32.0 %697'415
Turnout
45.1 %
Eligible voters
4'902'608
Blank ballots
20'850
Invalid ballots
14'030

The proposal

Type of proposal
Optional referendum, from a parliamentary initiative
Department in charge
Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA)
Legislative period
47th legislative period
Parliamentary business
Prestations familiales (91.411)

By canton

Pick a canton to see its municipalities.

AreaYesNoTurnout
Zurich63.9 %36.1 %46.4 %
Bern73.1 %26.9 %41.6 %
Lucerne70.1 %29.9 %45.9 %
Uri69.3 %30.7 %37.5 %
Schwyz57.3 %42.7 %49.9 %
Obwalden60.5 %39.5 %45.8 %
Nidwalden50.3 %49.7 %43.9 %
Glarus50.3 %49.7 %41.0 %
Zug59.0 %41.0 %45.5 %
Fribourg75.8 %24.2 %46.6 %
Solothurn69.6 %30.4 %50.0 %
Basel-Stadt70.6 %29.4 %49.1 %
Basel-Landschaft68.4 %31.6 %41.2 %
Schaffhausen60.5 %39.5 %62.2 %
Appenzell Ausserrhoden58.8 %41.2 %46.9 %
Appenzell Innerrhoden45.5 %54.5 %38.4 %
St. Gallen61.9 %38.1 %41.8 %
Graubünden69.1 %30.9 %35.1 %
Aargau63.9 %36.1 %40.8 %
Thurgau58.4 %41.6 %42.5 %
Ticino75.8 %24.2 %44.3 %
Vaud75.6 %24.4 %49.7 %
Valais64.7 %35.3 %46.5 %
Neuchâtel75.3 %24.7 %49.2 %
Geneva68.3 %31.7 %49.9 %
Jura83.7 %16.3 %40.9 %

Municipalities in Vaud

AreaYesNoTurnout
Aigle73.9 %26.1 %47.7 %
Bex77.0 %23.0 %61.6 %
Chessel79.0 %21.0 %54.4 %
Corbeyrier65.4 %34.6 %55.5 %
Gryon74.9 %25.1 %49.5 %
Lavey-Morcles77.8 %22.2 %51.1 %
Leysin79.9 %20.1 %48.0 %
Noville63.4 %36.6 %54.6 %
Ollon72.5 %27.5 %53.0 %
Ormont-Dessous64.8 %35.2 %41.2 %
Ormont-Dessus66.8 %33.2 %46.1 %
Rennaz73.4 %26.6 %41.6 %
Roche (VD)73.4 %26.6 %42.7 %
Villeneuve (VD)71.6 %28.4 %46.7 %
Yvorne69.2 %30.8 %49.9 %
Aubonne73.8 %26.2 %52.3 %
Ballens63.1 %36.9 %57.2 %
Berolle70.3 %29.7 %48.1 %
Bière65.5 %34.5 %48.4 %
Bougy-Villars69.7 %30.3 %49.2 %
Féchy68.8 %31.2 %56.3 %
Gimel73.6 %26.4 %50.4 %
Longirod62.8 %37.2 %46.1 %
Marchissy73.0 %27.0 %53.5 %
Mollens (VD)59.2 %40.8 %52.4 %
Saint-George69.5 %30.5 %45.7 %
Saint-Livres69.5 %30.5 %52.4 %
Saint-Oyens59.8 %40.2 %45.3 %
Saubraz70.8 %29.2 %55.4 %
Avenches73.1 %26.9 %43.2 %
Cudrefin73.7 %26.3 %44.7 %
Faoug76.5 %23.5 %46.3 %
Vully-les-Lacs68.4 %31.6 %49.9 %
Bettens62.8 %37.2 %46.9 %
Bournens71.3 %28.7 %66.8 %
Boussens82.8 %17.2 %54.5 %
La Chaux (Cossonay)76.7 %23.3 %54.3 %
Chavannes-le-Veyron72.9 %27.1 %70.2 %
Chevilly77.2 %22.8 %54.8 %
Cossonay75.9 %24.1 %49.6 %
Cuarnens84.3 %15.7 %53.2 %
Daillens78.2 %21.8 %54.2 %
Dizy82.6 %17.4 %52.3 %
Eclépens76.9 %23.1 %54.6 %
Ferreyres81.7 %18.3 %50.3 %
Gollion72.3 %27.7 %52.3 %
Grancy78.9 %21.1 %56.4 %
L'Isle68.0 %32.0 %49.2 %
Lussery-Villars72.3 %27.7 %59.0 %
Mauraz84.0 %16.0 %67.5 %
Mex (VD)69.4 %30.6 %55.0 %
Moiry77.2 %22.8 %55.1 %
Mont-la-Ville76.8 %23.2 %51.9 %
Montricher73.6 %26.4 %55.8 %
Orny75.2 %24.8 %48.5 %
Penthalaz76.3 %23.7 %50.9 %
Penthaz75.7 %24.3 %48.9 %
Pompaples82.4 %17.6 %46.2 %
La Sarraz74.4 %25.6 %50.8 %
Senarclens74.2 %25.8 %57.1 %
Sullens67.1 %32.9 %59.4 %
Vufflens-la-Ville79.6 %20.4 %52.3 %
Assens77.7 %22.3 %53.3 %
Bercher74.5 %25.5 %51.0 %
Bottens73.2 %26.8 %48.0 %
Bretigny-sur-Morrens78.4 %21.6 %49.1 %
Cugy (VD)79.0 %21.0 %52.9 %
Echallens80.5 %19.5 %49.6 %
Essertines-sur-Yverdon69.0 %31.0 %43.3 %
Etagnières79.0 %21.0 %52.7 %
Fey70.3 %29.7 %51.9 %
Froideville72.0 %28.0 %56.7 %
Morrens (VD)67.5 %32.5 %55.7 %
Oulens-sous-Echallens69.5 %30.5 %56.9 %
Pailly70.7 %29.3 %54.3 %
Penthéréaz74.0 %26.0 %51.0 %
Poliez-Pittet82.5 %17.5 %51.7 %
Rueyres82.6 %17.4 %60.3 %
Saint-Barthélemy (VD)79.0 %21.0 %50.5 %
Villars-le-Terroir73.6 %26.4 %48.0 %
Vuarrens70.1 %29.9 %43.8 %
Montilliez74.9 %25.1 %49.7 %
Goumoëns70.2 %29.8 %53.5 %
Bonvillars73.2 %26.8 %54.9 %
Bullet67.9 %32.1 %50.7 %
Champagne67.3 %32.7 %48.4 %
Concise71.3 %28.7 %56.7 %
Corcelles-près-Concise82.5 %17.5 %50.0 %
Fiez77.9 %22.1 %59.7 %
Fontaines-sur-Grandson69.4 %30.6 %53.7 %
Giez67.7 %32.3 %53.1 %
Grandevent70.1 %29.9 %57.9 %
Grandson74.4 %25.6 %51.5 %
Mauborget46.8 %53.2 %69.0 %
Mutrux72.9 %27.1 %51.1 %
Novalles66.7 %33.3 %57.0 %
Onnens (VD)77.9 %22.1 %46.1 %
Provence77.2 %22.8 %40.7 %
Sainte-Croix73.0 %27.0 %48.2 %
Tévenon71.7 %28.3 %60.3 %
Belmont-sur-Lausanne76.6 %23.4 %55.0 %
Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne77.8 %22.2 %51.6 %
Crissier74.7 %25.3 %48.8 %
Epalinges76.9 %23.1 %55.8 %
Jouxtens-Mézery76.9 %23.1 %60.6 %
Lausanne78.9 %21.1 %46.5 %
Le Mont-sur-Lausanne77.5 %22.5 %54.6 %
Paudex70.4 %29.6 %51.5 %
Prilly78.3 %21.7 %48.3 %
Pully73.5 %26.5 %54.0 %
Renens (VD)78.9 %21.1 %45.7 %
Romanel-sur-Lausanne80.4 %19.6 %49.5 %
Chexbres72.4 %27.6 %52.3 %
Forel (Lavaux)71.5 %28.5 %49.8 %
Lutry71.9 %28.1 %54.6 %
Puidoux69.9 %30.1 %48.6 %
Rivaz73.7 %26.3 %59.4 %
Saint-Saphorin (Lavaux)84.6 %15.4 %56.1 %
Savigny73.5 %26.5 %54.7 %
Bourg-en-Lavaux70.4 %29.6 %57.3 %
Aclens75.2 %24.8 %59.4 %
Bremblens64.4 %35.6 %54.6 %
Buchillon65.4 %34.6 %57.2 %
Bussigny79.5 %20.5 %48.5 %
Chavannes-près-Renens78.5 %21.5 %47.0 %
Chigny65.3 %34.7 %61.3 %
Clarmont67.3 %32.7 %51.0 %
Denens71.0 %29.0 %53.1 %
Denges78.2 %21.8 %52.7 %
Echandens73.3 %26.7 %56.1 %
Echichens78.2 %21.8 %52.3 %
Ecublens (VD)89.1 %10.9 %49.6 %
Etoy82.1 %17.9 %54.8 %
Lavigny73.7 %26.3 %62.0 %
Lonay76.6 %23.4 %55.7 %
Lully (VD)75.8 %24.2 %56.8 %
Lussy-sur-Morges74.3 %25.7 %54.3 %
Morges76.7 %23.3 %48.5 %
Préverenges76.0 %24.0 %51.8 %
Romanel-sur-Morges78.0 %22.0 %59.3 %
Saint-Prex73.7 %26.3 %49.1 %
Saint-Sulpice (VD)66.9 %33.1 %57.8 %
Tolochenaz75.4 %24.6 %51.9 %
Vaux-sur-Morges60.7 %39.3 %66.7 %
Villars-Sainte-Croix72.8 %27.2 %50.9 %
Villars-sous-Yens76.0 %24.0 %49.6 %
Vufflens-le-Château68.3 %31.7 %61.6 %
Vullierens84.2 %15.8 %58.0 %
Yens73.2 %26.8 %55.0 %
Hautemorges73.1 %26.9 %51.0 %
Boulens61.2 %38.8 %58.2 %
Bussy-sur-Moudon81.8 %18.2 %53.7 %
Chavannes-sur-Moudon63.0 %37.0 %48.7 %
Curtilles66.0 %34.0 %54.0 %
Dompierre (VD)68.8 %31.3 %54.1 %
Hermenches79.8 %20.2 %55.4 %
Lovatens61.8 %38.2 %51.9 %
Lucens74.8 %25.2 %49.7 %
Moudon74.1 %25.9 %42.8 %
Ogens68.3 %31.7 %44.8 %
Prévonloup63.3 %36.7 %52.6 %
Rossenges43.8 %56.3 %51.6 %
Syens67.9 %32.1 %63.6 %
Villars-le-Comte63.9 %36.1 %57.9 %
Vucherens78.8 %21.2 %50.7 %
Montanaire74.8 %25.2 %52.1 %
Arnex-sur-Nyon74.4 %25.6 %63.4 %
Arzier-Le Muids67.8 %32.2 %51.6 %
Bassins71.6 %28.4 %58.6 %
Begnins69.1 %30.9 %52.8 %
Bogis-Bossey68.9 %31.1 %52.2 %
Borex73.2 %26.8 %50.6 %
Chavannes-de-Bogis71.1 %28.9 %48.3 %
Chavannes-des-Bois74.2 %25.8 %55.2 %
Chéserex69.3 %30.7 %49.8 %
Coinsins72.6 %27.4 %52.1 %
Commugny73.2 %26.8 %53.9 %
Coppet72.3 %27.7 %53.1 %
Crans (VD)66.0 %34.0 %53.5 %
Crassier72.0 %28.0 %48.5 %
Duillier78.5 %21.5 %49.2 %
Eysins75.9 %24.1 %45.3 %
Founex67.6 %32.4 %52.4 %
Genolier77.0 %23.0 %55.6 %
Gingins72.0 %28.0 %49.4 %
Givrins71.7 %28.3 %56.3 %
Gland78.4 %21.6 %44.6 %
Grens83.8 %16.2 %57.5 %
Mies69.8 %30.2 %48.5 %
Nyon77.9 %22.1 %48.4 %
Prangins77.6 %22.4 %52.4 %
La Rippe69.0 %31.0 %45.5 %
Saint-Cergue77.0 %23.0 %45.2 %
Signy-Avenex70.7 %29.3 %55.4 %
Tannay69.4 %30.6 %59.5 %
Trélex74.2 %25.8 %54.7 %
Le Vaud68.7 %31.3 %55.6 %
Vich70.1 %29.9 %51.7 %
L'Abergement74.1 %25.9 %50.6 %
Agiez57.3 %42.7 %55.2 %
Arnex-sur-Orbe78.6 %21.4 %54.2 %
Ballaigues76.0 %24.0 %50.4 %
Baulmes79.9 %20.1 %49.5 %
Bavois71.2 %28.8 %47.8 %
Bofflens81.0 %19.0 %50.4 %
Bretonnières77.3 %22.7 %60.1 %
Chavornay77.9 %22.1 %46.1 %
Les Clées68.3 %31.7 %55.8 %
Croy67.2 %32.8 %55.4 %
Juriens75.2 %24.8 %62.6 %
Lignerolle74.6 %25.4 %46.7 %
Montcherand70.5 %29.5 %52.4 %
Orbe78.3 %21.7 %42.7 %
La Praz47.1 %52.9 %58.3 %
Premier69.6 %30.4 %51.6 %
Rances72.7 %27.3 %55.6 %
Romainmôtier-Envy75.3 %24.7 %50.6 %
Sergey71.4 %28.6 %57.0 %
Valeyres-sous-Rances66.2 %33.8 %52.0 %
Vallorbe72.0 %28.0 %46.3 %
Vaulion69.7 %30.3 %52.3 %
Vuiteboeuf77.4 %22.6 %41.7 %
Corcelles-le-Jorat65.5 %34.5 %53.0 %
Maracon79.3 %20.7 %57.1 %
Montpreveyres85.8 %14.2 %45.5 %
Ropraz65.3 %34.7 %48.8 %
Servion80.3 %19.7 %51.5 %
Vulliens66.9 %33.1 %56.8 %
Jorat-Menthue73.9 %26.1 %55.5 %
Oron74.5 %25.5 %50.2 %
Jorat-Mézières75.0 %25.0 %50.2 %
Champtauroz79.6 %20.4 %63.0 %
Chevroux67.4 %32.6 %50.0 %
Corcelles-près-Payerne73.8 %26.2 %50.5 %
Grandcour70.2 %29.8 %57.5 %
Henniez75.3 %24.7 %39.3 %
Missy72.1 %27.9 %58.0 %
Payerne74.4 %25.6 %43.7 %
Trey70.6 %29.4 %53.1 %
Treytorrens (Payerne)61.4 %38.6 %64.8 %
Villarzel72.0 %28.0 %52.2 %
Valbroye68.8 %31.2 %50.6 %
Château-d'Oex62.9 %37.1 %43.5 %
Rossinière62.0 %38.0 %42.2 %
Rougemont53.3 %46.7 %33.7 %
Allaman70.5 %29.5 %62.3 %
Bursinel79.7 %20.3 %53.1 %
Bursins72.2 %27.8 %49.6 %
Burtigny64.5 %35.5 %48.2 %
Dully70.5 %29.5 %52.2 %
Essertines-sur-Rolle71.4 %28.6 %54.6 %
Gilly64.3 %35.7 %56.8 %
Luins60.4 %39.6 %50.2 %
Mont-sur-Rolle73.5 %26.5 %47.9 %
Perroy65.4 %34.6 %45.7 %
Rolle74.5 %25.5 %46.9 %
Tartegnin72.0 %28.0 %59.1 %
Vinzel75.0 %25.0 %57.8 %
L'Abbaye77.8 %22.2 %47.7 %
Le Chenit75.4 %24.6 %47.0 %
Le Lieu75.5 %24.5 %50.0 %
Chardonne74.5 %25.5 %53.5 %
Corseaux74.2 %25.8 %56.3 %
Corsier-sur-Vevey74.7 %25.3 %52.9 %
Jongny77.4 %22.6 %56.7 %
Montreux74.5 %25.5 %46.0 %
La Tour-de-Peilz77.3 %22.7 %53.1 %
Vevey79.4 %20.6 %44.8 %
Veytaux73.6 %26.4 %47.4 %
Blonay - Saint-Légier75.7 %24.3 %53.8 %
Belmont-sur-Yverdon70.5 %29.5 %53.1 %
Bioley-Magnoux45.6 %54.4 %59.3 %
Chamblon81.1 %18.9 %49.5 %
Champvent72.4 %27.6 %56.4 %
Chavannes-le-Chêne72.7 %27.3 %38.8 %
Chêne-Pâquier63.6 %36.4 %67.1 %
Cheseaux-Noréaz79.2 %20.8 %64.1 %
Cronay75.2 %24.8 %58.0 %
Cuarny54.8 %45.2 %54.8 %
Démoret63.8 %36.2 %63.8 %
Donneloye71.7 %28.3 %64.3 %
Ependes (VD)68.8 %31.2 %43.7 %
Mathod73.4 %26.6 %52.7 %
Molondin58.2 %41.8 %48.5 %
Montagny-près-Yverdon75.7 %24.3 %51.5 %
Oppens71.9 %28.1 %53.3 %
Orges73.1 %26.9 %45.9 %
Orzens67.6 %32.4 %65.6 %
Pomy68.9 %31.1 %51.2 %
Rovray69.7 %30.3 %70.1 %
Suchy71.1 %28.9 %46.4 %
Suscévaz70.7 %29.3 %62.7 %
Treycovagnes78.2 %21.8 %50.0 %
Ursins69.0 %31.0 %59.6 %
Valeyres-sous-Montagny74.5 %25.5 %51.8 %
Valeyres-sous-Ursins78.6 %21.4 %67.8 %
Villars-Epeney69.2 %30.8 %61.4 %
Vugelles-La Mothe69.8 %30.2 %63.2 %
Yverdon-les-Bains78.2 %21.8 %48.1 %
Yvonand75.9 %24.1 %48.8 %
VD-CH de l'étranger79.5 %20.5 %45.6 %

In Parliament

Federal Council
Yes
Parliament
Yes

Final vote, National Council · Roll call

106 yes54.9 %85 no44.0 %2 abstentions1.0 %

Final vote, Council of States

23 yes52.3 %21 no47.7 %

Recommendations

Recommend yes
SD, CVP, EDU, EVP, Grüne, PdA, SP, Lega, UCSPBauernverband, Gewerkschaftsbund, Travail.SuissePVL ZH, Partito socialista autonomo (Ticino)
Recommend no
FDP, FPS, LPS, SVPeconomiesuisse, Arbeitgeberverband, Gewerbeverband
Dissenting sections
Recommend yes: FDP LU, FDP OW, FDP UR, FDP VDFree vote: FDP VS, SVP FR

From launch to ballot

Launched by
Union suisse des arts et métiers (USAM)
Valid signatures
54'980 of 50'000 required (110.0 %)
Invalid signatures
523
Collection time
100 of 100 days, 550 signatures a day
  1. Nov 10, 2004Federal Council message
  2. Mar 24, 2006Adopted by Parliament
  3. Apr 4, 2006Collection started
  4. Jul 13, 2006Collection deadline
  5. Jul 13, 2006Submitted
  6. Aug 7, 2006Declared valid
  7. Sep 12, 2006Vote called
  8. Nov 26, 2006Popular vote
  9. Jan 23, 2007Result validated
  10. Jan 1, 2009Entry into force

Campaign

Party strength

Yes51.0 %No46.4 %Other2.6 %
Yes posters
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
No posters
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

On the same day

Documents

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