1919 Philippine House of Representatives elections

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.

1919 Philippine House of Representatives elections

June 3, 1919

All 90 seats in the House of Representatives of the Philippines
46 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Sergio Osmeña Claro M. Recto
Party Nacionalista Democrata
Leader's seat Cebu–2nd Batangas–3rd
Seats before 75 9A
Seats won 83 4
Seat change 8 5

Speaker before election

Sergio Osmeña
Nacionalista

Elected Speaker

Sergio Osmeña
Nacionalista

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