Background
The 1931 elections were contested during a period of political alignment inside Partido Nacionalista, as Filipino politicians sought to solve factional divisions that had merged during the 1920s. The Nacionalista Consolidado remained its dominance in political landscape entering the elections.[1][2]
The election occurred during the renewed talks between Filipino leaders and United State for lobbying an independence bill, including its timeline. Legislative dominance of Nacionalista strengthen campaign for immediate independence during negotiations in Washington.[3][4]
Also, the Philippines became affected by the Great Depression, which made independence movement pushed, with the reason that the economic dependence prevented long-term national development.[3][4] With the economic problems surging, Filipino leaders faced pressure from left-wing peasants due to unrest in Central Luzon, with radical labor organizations arose, with communist organizations grow by 1930.[5]
Results
Senate results
|
↓
|
| 17 |
1 |
6 |
| Nacionalista |
|
Democrata |
|
- ↑ Of the two appointed senators, one was from the Nacionalista and one was independent.
House of Representatives results
|
↓
|
| 68 |
13 |
5 |
| Nacionalista Consolidado |
Democrata |
IND |
|
References
- ↑ Cesar P. Pobre, Philippine Legislature 100 Years.
- ↑ Carlos P. Romulo, Quezon of the Philippines.
- 1 2 Grayson Kirk, The Philippines and the United States: Problems of Partnership.
- 1 2 Renato Constantino, The Philippines: A Past Revisited.
- ↑ Benedict Kerkvliet, The Huk Rebellion.
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