Philippine House of Representatives elections, 1919

Philippine House of Representatives elections, 1919
Philippines
June 3, 1919

All 90 seats of the House of Representatives
46 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Sergio Osmeña
Party Nacionalista N/A
Leader's seat Cebu–2nd
Last election 75 seats 15 seats
Seats won 83 7
Seat change Increase 8 Decrease 8

Speaker before election

Sergio Osmeña
Nacionalista

Elected Speaker

Sergio Osmeña
Nacionalista

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The Elections for the Members of the House of Representatives were held on June 3, 1919 pursuant to the Philippine Organic Act of 1902 which prescribed elections for every three years. The ruling Nacionalista Party increased its majority from 75 seats out of 90 seats in the 1916 election to 83 out of 90 seats in this election.

Results

Summary of the June 3, 1919 House of Representatives of the Philippines election results

 
Parties and coalitions Seats %
Nacionalista Party 75 83.33
Others 15 16.67
Total 90 100.00
Source: Philippine Legislatures: 100 Years by Cesar Pobre

References

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