United States Senate elections, 1916

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The U.S. Senate election, 1916 was an election that coincided with the re-election of Democratic President Woodrow Wilson.

[edit] Senate Party Division, 65th Congress (1917-1919)

Majority Party: Democratic (54 seats)

Minority Party: Republican (42 seats)

Other Parties: 0

Total Seats: 96

Source: United States Senate Official Website

Note: These numbers represent composition as result of 1916 Senatorial Elections. Actual composition often changes during term, due to deaths, resignations or party shifting.

[edit] Senate composition before and after elections

64th Congress Senate Composition   65th Congress Senate Composition
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                 
Color Key:   = Republican   = Democratic