1 Blank and invalid ballot papers shall be disregarded when determining the result of the vote.
2 Where the yes-votes in a canton are equal in number to the no-votes, the vote of that canton shall be counted towards the cantons voting no.2
3 A very close result requires a recount if there are credible allegations of irregularities that by their nature and extent could have influenced the federal result.3
1 Amended by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). 2 Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 21 June 1996, in force since 1 April 1997 (AS 1997 753; BBl 1993 III 445). 3 Inserted by No I of the Federal Act of 26 Sept. 2014 (National Council elections), in force since 1 Nov. 2015 (AS 2015 543; BBl 2013 9217).
