1947 United States House of Representatives elections

There were twelve special elections in 1947 to the United States House of Representatives during the 80th United States Congress. Each party held all of its seats elected in 1947, with the majority Republican Party keeping its seven seats, and President Harry Truman's Democratic Party keeping its five. Therefore, no party lost or gained U.S House seats in 1947.

Of the twelve vacancies, seven were caused by the incumbent's death during their term or before their term after they had been elected to it. Five resigned during their term.

Quick Facts 12 (out of 435) seats in the U.S. House of Representatives 218 seats needed for a majority, Majority party ...

1947 U.S. House of Representatives elections

← 1946 January 28, 1947 – November 18, 1947 1948 →
12 (out of 435) seats in the U.S. House of Representatives 218 seats needed for a majority
Majority party Minority party   Leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. Sam Rayburn Party Republican Democratic Leader's seat Massachusetts 14th Texas 4th Seats won 7 5 Seat change 0 0

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