1900 United States House of Representatives elections

The 1900 United States House of Representatives elections were held for the most part on November 6, 1900, with Oregon, Maine, and Vermont holding theirs early in either June or September. They coincided with the re-election of President William McKinley. Elections were held for 357 seats of the United States House of Representatives, representing 45 states, to serve in the 57th United States Congress. Special elections were also held throughout the year.

1900 United States House of Representatives elections
June 4, September 4, September 10, and November 6, 1900
All 357 seats in the United States House of Representatives
179 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader David Henderson James Richardson
Party Republican Democratic
Leader since March 4, 1899 March 4, 1899
Leader's seat Iowa 3rd Tennessee 5th
Last election 187 seats 161 seats
Seats won 200 151
Seat change 13 10
Popular vote 6,929,305 6,081,813
Percentage 50.65% 44.45%
Swing 2.10% 0.27%
  Third party Fourth party
 
Party Populist Silver Republican
Last election 5 seats 2
Seats won 5 1
Seat change 1
Popular vote 321,908 54,591
Percentage 2.35% 0.40%
Swing 1.89% 0.16%
  Fifth party
 
Party Independent
Last election 1
Seats won 0
Seat change 1
Popular vote 44,982
Percentage 0.33%
Swing 0.55%
Results
     Democratic gain      Republican gain      Populist gain
     Democratic hold      Republican hold      Populist hold      Silver Republican hold
Speaker before election

David Henderson
Republican

 Elected Speaker

David Henderson
Republican

McKinley's Republican Party gained thirteen seats from the Democratic Party and minor parties, cementing their majority. A reassertion of Republican control in the Mid-Atlantic was key in the gain of new seats. However, with an improved economy, especially in the industrial sector, the election cycle featured no keystone issue, resulting in a general support for the status quo. The fading Populist Party held on to five House seats, while the sole member of the Silver Party changed parties to Democratic. This was the last time a third party headed into house elections with a party leader. All subsequent third parties to serve in the House would not select a party leader.

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