1918 United States House of Representatives elections
Internal divide among Democratic leadership over aspects related to payment of the war also decreased the unity of the party, which had been the organization's strength during the decade.
Wilson later vetoed an attempt by the Republicans to increase the limit to $2.40 per bushel.
[1] Wilson was also unable to aid the Democratic candidates before the election due to his preparations for involvement in the Paris Peace Conference.
[1] 1 One vacancy, Victor L. Berger, a member of the Socialist Party of America, whom the House refused to seat.
During the contest, Sulzer died April 28, 1919, and Democrat George Barnes Grigsby won the June 5 special election to finish the term.
| House seats by party holding plurality in state | |
|---|---|
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80+% Democratic
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80+% Republican
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60+% to 80% Democratic
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60+% to 80% Republican
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Up to 60% Democratic
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Up to 60% Republican
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| Net gain in party representation | ||
|---|---|---|
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6+ Democratic gain
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6+ Republican gain
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3-5 Democratic gain
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3-5 Republican gain
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1-2 Democratic gain
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1-2 Farmer–Labor
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1-2 Republican gain
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1-2 Socialist
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no net change
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Hayden: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%