Votes in Bern

Federal Vorlagen as Bern voted on them, plus the canton’s own cantonal ballots. Each row shows this canton’s result, not the national one.

All votesFederal only Cantonal only

27.09.2026Volksinitiative «Berner Bildungsinitiative»Cantonal BE● Rejected · 40.1% Yes

40.1% YesNo 59.9%

27.09.2026Popular Initiative 'Safeguard Swiss neutrality (Neutrality Initiative)'Federal● Rejected · 29.8% Yes

26.6% YesNo 73.4%

28.2% YesNo 71.8%

14.06.2026Projektierungskredit für das Kunstmuseum Bern (Sanierung und Ersatzneubau)Cantonal BE● Rejected · 48.2% Yes

48.2% YesNo 51.8%

14.06.2026Popular initiative: 'No to Switzerland of 10 million! (Sustainability Initiative)'Federal● Rejected · 45.2% Yes

44.6% YesNo 55.4%

14.06.2026Amendment to the Civilian Service ActFederal● Accepted · 52.5% Yes

50.2% YesNo 49.8%

43.0% YesNo 57.0%

08.03.2026Federal decree on Swiss currency and cash supply (counter-proposal to Cash Initiative)Federal● Accepted · 73.4% Yes

74.0% YesNo 26.0%

08.03.2026Cash Initiative and Counter-Proposal: Deciding QuestionFederal● Rejected · 37.4% Yes

35.2% YesNo 64.8%

08.03.2026Popular Initiative ‘200 francs is enough! (SBC Initiative)’Federal● Rejected · 38.1% Yes

35.3% YesNo 64.7%

31.1% YesNo 68.9%

08.03.2026Federal Act on Individual TaxationFederal● Accepted · 54.3% Yes

54.2% YesNo 45.8%

30.11.2025Popular Initiative 'For a civically engaged Switzerland (Civic Duty Initiative)'Federal● Rejected · 15.9% Yes

16.2% YesNo 83.8%

23.7% YesNo 76.3%

28.09.2025Volksinitiative «Für faire und bezahlbare Mieten dank transparenter Vormiete (Miet-Initiative)»Cantonal BE● Accepted · 51.1% Yes

51.1% YesNo 48.9%

28.09.2025Federal decree on cantonal property taxes on second homesFederal● Accepted · 57.7% Yes

55.4% YesNo 44.6%

28.09.2025Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services (e-ID Act)Federal● Accepted · 50.4% Yes

48.5% YesNo 51.5%

09.02.2025Volksinitiative «Berner Solar-Initiative»Cantonal BE● Rejected · 28.8% Yes

28.8% YesNo 71.2%

09.02.2025Gegenvorschlag des Grossen RatesCantonal BE● Accepted · 66.8% Yes

66.8% YesNo 33.2%

09.02.2025StichfrageCantonal BE● Rejected · 26.8% Yes

26.8% YesNo 73.2%

32.0% YesNo 68.0%

24.11.2024Federal Decree on the 2023 expansion programme for the national highwaysFederal● Rejected · 47.3% Yes

43.0% YesNo 57.0%

24.11.2024Amendment to the Code of Obligations (tenancy law: subletting)Federal● Rejected · 48.4% Yes

46.9% YesNo 53.1%

24.11.2024Amendment to the Code of Obligations (tenancy law: termination to permit personal use)Federal● Rejected · 46.2% Yes

45.0% YesNo 55.0%

24.11.2024Amendment to the Health Insurance Act (standardised financing of benefits)Federal● Accepted · 53.3% Yes

53.5% YesNo 46.5%

22.09.2024Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Kantonswechsel der Gemeinde Moutier: Aufhebung der Amtsbezirke)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 86.9% Yes

86.9% YesNo 13.1%

22.09.2024Konkordat über den Wechsel der Gemeinde Moutier zum Kanton JuraCantonal BE● Accepted · 83.5% Yes

83.5% YesNo 16.5%

22.09.2024Popular initiative 'For the future of our nature and our landscape'Federal● Rejected · 37.0% Yes

38.3% YesNo 61.7%

22.09.2024Amendment to the federal law on retirement, survivors’ and disability pension plans (BVG/LPP)Federal● Rejected · 32.9% Yes

30.8% YesNo 69.2%

46.5% YesNo 53.5%

39.9% YesNo 60.1%

09.06.2024Popular initiative ‘For freedom and physical integrity’Federal● Rejected · 26.3% Yes

25.5% YesNo 74.5%

09.06.2024Federal Act on a Secure Electricity Supply from Renewable Energy SourcesFederal● Accepted · 68.7% Yes

70.9% YesNo 29.1%

03.03.2024Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Einführung dringliche Gesetzgebung)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 75.4% Yes

75.4% YesNo 24.6%

03.03.2024Initiative for a 13th OASI pension paymentFederal● Accepted · 58.2% Yes

56.1% YesNo 43.9%

03.03.2024Pensions Initiative (retirement age)Federal● Rejected · 25.2% Yes

24.9% YesNo 75.1%

18.06.2023Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Anpassungen bei den Schuldenbremsen)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 68.7% Yes

68.7% YesNo 31.3%

18.06.2023Volksinitiative "Für eine kantonale Elternzeit"Cantonal BE● Rejected · 33.4% Yes

33.4% YesNo 66.6%

18.06.2023Implementation of the OECD/G20 project on the taxation of large corporate groupsFederal● Accepted · 78.5% Yes

74.9% YesNo 25.1%

18.06.2023Federal Act on Climate Protection Targets, Innovation and Strengthening Energy Security (KIG)Federal● Accepted · 59.1% Yes

58.5% YesNo 41.5%

18.06.2023Amendment to the COVID-19 ActFederal● Accepted · 61.9% Yes

62.3% YesNo 37.7%

12.03.2023Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Stellung und Kompetenzen Justizbehörden)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 82.6% Yes

82.6% YesNo 17.4%

12.03.2023Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Unvereinbarkeitsregeln Mitglieder Grosser Rat)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 73.5% Yes

73.5% YesNo 26.5%

12.03.2023Baukredit für die Verkehrssanierung AarwangenCantonal BE● Accepted · 51.8% Yes

51.8% YesNo 48.2%

12.03.2023Baukredit für die Verkehrssanierung Burgdorf-Oberburg-HasleCantonal BE● Accepted · 56.9% Yes

56.9% YesNo 43.1%

25.09.2022Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Stimmrechtsalter 16)Cantonal BE● Rejected · 32.8% Yes

32.8% YesNo 67.2%

25.09.2022Factory Faming InitiativeFederal● Rejected · 37.1% Yes

38.6% YesNo 61.4%

25.09.2022Supplementary financing of OASI by increasing Value Added TaxFederal● Accepted · 55.1% Yes

54.9% YesNo 45.1%

25.09.2022Amendment to the Federal Act on Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (OASI 21)Federal● Accepted · 50.5% Yes

50.5% YesNo 49.5%

25.09.2022Amendment to the Federal Act on Withholding TaxFederal● Rejected · 48.0% Yes

42.3% YesNo 57.7%

15.05.2022Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Volksvorschläge vor grossrätlichen Eventualanträgen)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 85.4% Yes

85.4% YesNo 14.6%

15.05.2022Amendment to the Federal Act on Film Production and Film CultureFederal● Accepted · 58.4% Yes

59.7% YesNo 40.3%

15.05.2022Transplantation ActFederal● Accepted · 60.2% Yes

54.8% YesNo 45.2%

15.05.2022Adoption of the Regulation on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (Development of the Schengen Acquis).Federal● Accepted · 71.5% Yes

69.9% YesNo 30.1%

13.02.2022Änderung des Gesetzes über die Besteuerung der Strassenfahrzeuge (BSFG)Cantonal BE● Rejected · 47.1% Yes

47.1% YesNo 52.9%

21.2% YesNo 78.8%

58.3% YesNo 41.7%

13.02.2022Amendment of the Federal Act on Stamp DutiesFederal● Rejected · 37.4% Yes

29.5% YesNo 70.5%

13.02.2022Federal Act on a Package of Measures to benefit the MediaFederal● Rejected · 45.4% Yes

41.9% YesNo 58.1%

28.11.2021Nursing initiativeFederal● Accepted · 61.0% Yes

63.9% YesNo 36.1%

28.11.2021Judge InitiativeFederal● Rejected · 31.9% Yes

31.7% YesNo 68.3%

28.11.2021Amendment to the COVID-19 ActFederal● Accepted · 62.0% Yes

62.6% YesNo 37.4%

26.09.2021Änderung der Kantonsverfassung (Klimaschutz-Artikel)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 63.8% Yes

63.8% YesNo 36.2%

26.09.2021Federal Popular Initiative 'Reduce tax on salaries, tax capital fairly'Federal● Rejected · 35.1% Yes

40.6% YesNo 59.4%

26.09.2021Marriage for allFederal● Accepted · 64.1% Yes

65.2% YesNo 34.8%

13.06.2021Popular initiative 'For clean drinking water and healthy food'Federal● Rejected · 39.3% Yes

40.4% YesNo 59.6%

13.06.2021Popular initiative 'For a Switzerland without artificial pesticides'Federal● Rejected · 39.4% Yes

40.4% YesNo 59.6%

13.06.2021Federal Act on the Statutory Principles for Federal Council Ordinances on Combating the COVID-19 Epidemic (COVID-19 Act)Federal● Accepted · 60.2% Yes

60.1% YesNo 39.9%

13.06.2021Federal Act on the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CO2 Act)Federal● Rejected · 48.4% Yes

48.5% YesNo 51.5%

13.06.2021Federal Act on Police Measures to Combat Terrorism (PMCT)Federal● Accepted · 56.6% Yes

54.8% YesNo 45.2%

07.03.2021Änderung des Gesetzes über Handel und Gewerbe (Hauptvorlage)Cantonal BE● Rejected · 46.2% Yes

46.2% YesNo 53.8%

07.03.2021Änderung des Gesetzes über Handel und Gewerbe (Eventualantrag)Cantonal BE● Accepted · 73.0% Yes

73.0% YesNo 27.0%

07.03.2021Änderung des Gesetzes über Handel und Gewerbe (Stichfrage)Cantonal BE● Rejected · 44.2% Yes

44.2% YesNo 55.8%

07.03.2021Popular initiative ‘Yes to a ban on full facial coverings’Federal● Accepted · 51.2% Yes

49.5% YesNo 50.5%

07.03.2021Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services (e-ID Act)Federal● Rejected · 35.6% Yes

33.3% YesNo 66.7%

07.03.2021Economic partnership agreement with IndonesiaFederal● Accepted · 51.6% Yes

51.8% YesNo 48.2%

29.11.2020Federal Popular Initiative 'For responsible businesses – protecting human rights and the environment'Federal● Rejected · 50.7% Yes

54.5% YesNo 45.5%

29.11.2020Federal Popular Initiative: 'For a ban on financing war material manufacturers'Federal● Rejected · 42.5% Yes

45.2% YesNo 54.8%

27.09.2020Popular initiative ‘For moderate immigration (Limitation Initiative)’Federal● Rejected · 38.3% Yes

38.7% YesNo 61.3%

27.09.2020Amendment of the Hunting ActFederal● Rejected · 48.1% Yes

47.1% YesNo 52.9%

27.09.2020Amendment of the Federal Act on Direct Federal TaxationFederal● Rejected · 36.8% Yes

29.5% YesNo 70.5%

27.09.2020Amendment of the Loss of Earnings Compensation ActFederal● Accepted · 60.3% Yes

56.8% YesNo 43.2%

27.09.2020Federal Decree on the Procurement of New Fighter AircraftFederal● Accepted · 50.1% Yes

51.5% YesNo 48.5%

09.02.2020Konkordat über den Wechsel der Gemeinde Clavaleyres zum Kanton FreiburgCantonal BE● Accepted · 89.1% Yes

89.1% YesNo 10.9%

09.02.2020Kredit für den Transitplatz in WileroltigenCantonal BE● Accepted · 53.4% Yes

53.4% YesNo 46.6%

09.02.2020Popular Initiative ‘More affordable homes’Federal● Rejected · 42.9% Yes

41.6% YesNo 58.4%

09.02.2020Ban on discrimination based on sexual orientationFederal● Accepted · 63.1% Yes

59.5% YesNo 40.5%

19.05.2019Änderung des Gesetzes über die öffentliche Sozialhilfe - Vorlage des Grossen RatesCantonal BE● Rejected · 47.4% Yes

47.4% YesNo 52.6%

19.05.2019Änderung des Gesetzes über die öffentliche Sozialhilfe - VolksvorschlagCantonal BE● Rejected · 43.9% Yes

43.9% YesNo 56.1%

19.05.2019Änderung des Gesetzes über die öffentliche Sozialhilfe - Stichfrage - Bevorzugte Variante Vorlage des Grossen RatesCantonal BE● Rejected · 49.5% Yes

49.5% YesNo 50.5%

19.05.2019Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF)Federal● Accepted · 66.4% Yes

60.3% YesNo 39.7%

19.05.2019Federal Decree on the Approval and Implementation of the Exchange of Notes between Switzerland and the EU on the adoption of Directive (EU) 2017/853 amending the EU Weapons Directive (Development of the Schengen acquis)Federal● Accepted · 63.7% Yes

61.3% YesNo 38.7%

10.02.2019Änderung des Kantonalen EnergiegesetzesCantonal BE● Rejected · 49.4% Yes

49.4% YesNo 50.6%

10.02.2019PolizeigesetzCantonal BE● Accepted · 76.5% Yes

76.5% YesNo 23.5%

34.9% YesNo 65.1%

25.11.2018Änderung des Steuergesetzes (Steuergesetzrevision 2019)Cantonal BE● Rejected · 46.5% Yes

46.5% YesNo 53.5%

25.11.2018Kredit für die Unterbringung und Betreuung von unbegleiteten minderjährigen Asylsuchenden 2018–2020Cantonal BE● Accepted · 59.2% Yes

59.2% YesNo 40.8%

25.11.2018Popular initiative 'For the dignity of farm animals' (Horned Cow Initiative)Federal● Rejected · 45.3% Yes

45.9% YesNo 54.1%

25.11.2018Popular initiative 'Swiss law, not foreign judges' (Self-determination Initiative)Federal● Rejected · 33.7% Yes

34.5% YesNo 65.5%

25.11.2018Statutory basis for monitoring claimantsFederal● Accepted · 64.7% Yes

65.2% YesNo 34.8%

23.09.2018Direct counter-proposal to the Bike InitiativeFederal● Accepted · 73.6% Yes

72.1% YesNo 27.9%

23.09.2018Federal Popular Initiative ‘For healthy, environmentally-friendly food fairly produced (Fair Food Initiative)’Federal● Rejected · 38.7% Yes

36.8% YesNo 63.2%

23.09.2018Federal Popular Initiative ‘For food sovereignty. Agriculture affects us all’Federal● Rejected · 31.6% Yes

28.2% YesNo 71.8%

23.2% YesNo 76.8%

10.06.2018Federal Act on Gambling (Gambling Act)Federal● Accepted · 72.9% Yes

73.7% YesNo 26.3%

04.03.2018Federal Decree on the 2021 New Financial RegimeFederal● Accepted · 84.1% Yes

84.3% YesNo 15.7%

04.03.2018Popular initiative 'Say yes to abolishing radio and television fees (Abolition of Billag fees)'Federal● Rejected · 28.4% Yes

24.9% YesNo 75.1%

24.09.2017Federal Decree on Food SecurityFederal● Accepted · 78.7% Yes

75.9% YesNo 24.1%

24.09.2017Federal Decree on Additional Funding for OASI PensionsFederal● Rejected · 50.0% Yes

53.0% YesNo 47.0%

24.09.2017Federal Act on the 2020 Pension ReformsFederal● Rejected · 47.3% Yes

50.0% YesNo 50.0%

21.05.2017Energy Act (EnA)Federal● Accepted · 58.2% Yes

55.5% YesNo 44.5%

12.02.2017Federal Decree on the Simplified Naturalisation of Third-Generation ImmigrantsFederal● Accepted · 60.4% Yes

61.9% YesNo 38.1%

12.02.2017Federal Decree on Establishing a Fund for National Roads and Urban Traffic (NRUTF)Federal● Accepted · 61.9% Yes

59.1% YesNo 40.9%

12.02.2017Corporate Tax Reform Act IIIFederal● Rejected · 40.9% Yes

31.6% YesNo 68.4%

44.0% YesNo 56.0%

25.09.2016Popular initiative: ‘For a sustainable and resource-efficient economy (Green Economy)’Federal● Rejected · 36.4% Yes

37.3% YesNo 62.7%

25.09.2016Popular initiative: ‘OASIplus: for a decent old-age pension’Federal● Rejected · 40.6% Yes

39.7% YesNo 60.3%

25.09.2016Federal Act on the Intelligence Service (Intelligence Service Act, ISA)Federal● Accepted · 65.5% Yes

65.9% YesNo 34.1%

05.06.2016Popular initiative 'Pro public service'Federal● Rejected · 32.4% Yes

33.1% YesNo 66.9%

05.06.2016Popular initiative 'Unconditional basic income'Federal● Rejected · 23.1% Yes

23.7% YesNo 76.3%

05.06.2016For fairer transport funding popular initiativeFederal● Rejected · 29.2% Yes

29.4% YesNo 70.6%

05.06.2016Amendment to the Reproductive Medicine Act (RMA)Federal● Accepted · 62.4% Yes

56.3% YesNo 43.7%

05.06.2016Amendment to the Asylum Act (AsylA)Federal● Accepted · 66.8% Yes

68.6% YesNo 31.4%

28.02.2016Popular initiative 'For marriage and family - against the marriage penalty'Federal● Rejected · 49.2% Yes

46.1% YesNo 53.9%

40.1% YesNo 59.9%

28.02.2016Popular initiative 'No speculation with foodstuffs'Federal● Rejected · 40.1% Yes

41.4% YesNo 58.6%

28.02.2016Amendment to the Federal Act on transit Road Traffic in the Alpine Region (renovation of the Gotthard road tunnel)Federal● Accepted · 57.0% Yes

57.7% YesNo 42.3%

14.06.2015Federal decree on the amendment to the constitutional provision on reproductive medicine and genetic engineering involving human beingsFederal● Accepted · 61.9% Yes

57.0% YesNo 43.0%

14.06.2015Popular initiative ‘Scholarship initiative’Federal● Rejected · 27.5% Yes

26.6% YesNo 73.4%

14.06.2015Popular initiative ‘Tax multimillion-franc inheritances for our AHV (inheritance tax reform)’Federal● Rejected · 29.0% Yes

35.6% YesNo 64.4%

14.06.2015Amendment to the Federal Act on Radio and TelevisionFederal● Accepted · 50.1% Yes

49.3% YesNo 50.7%

08.03.2015Popular initiative 'Strengthen families! Tax-free child and educational allowances'Federal● Rejected · 24.6% Yes

20.6% YesNo 79.4%

08.03.2015Popular initiative 'Energy tax instead of VAT'Federal● Rejected · 8.0% Yes

8.6% YesNo 91.4%