[1] The first special session convened on November 22, 1915 and adjourned sine die on May 10, 1916.

[2] The second special session convened on January 11, 1916 and adjourned sine die on February 14, 1916.

[2] Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the Lieutenant Governor of Illinois and thus ex officio President of the Senate.

[a][3] Stephen D. Canady of Hillsboro was President pro tempore of the Senate.

Prior to the Cutback Amendment in 1980, each district in the Illinois House of Representatives elected three members via cumulative voting.