Philippine House of Representatives elections, 1916
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This article is part of a series on the politics and government of the Philippines |
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The Elections for the Members of the Philippine Assembly were held on June 6, 1916 pursuant to the Philippine Organic Act of 1902 which prescribed elections for every three years. After the passage of the Jones Law on August 29, 1916 in where the Philippine Assembly would be replaced by the House of Representatives of the Philippines or the Lower House, the elected members of the Philippine Assembly would be automatically members of the new House of Representatives.
Results
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Summary of the June 6, 1916 Philippine House of Representatives election results
Party | Seats won | |||
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Total | % | +/− | ||
Nacionalista | 75 | 83.33% | 13 | |
Progresista | 7 | 7.78% | 9 | |
Democrata Nacional | 2 | 2.22% | 2 | |
Independent | 6 | 6.67% | 3 | |
Total | 90 | 100% | 9 | |
Source: Cesar Pobre. Philippine Legislatures: 100 Years. |
References
- The Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines. ISBN 971-8832-24-6.
- Pobre, Cesar P. Philippine Legislature 100 Years. ISBN 971-92245-0-9.
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