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William James Hammell (1922) | Crossing the Floor

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William James Hammell

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William James Hammell

1922Progressive→Liberal

2/5 - Modest benefit

Why They Crossed

Hammell, Progressive MP for Muskoka, rejoined the Liberal Party as the Progressive movement began fracturing.

What Happened Next

Hammell served as a Liberal MP.

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Political Context

14th Parliament

Governing Party: Liberal
Government Type: minority
Total Seats: 235

Cite This Crossing

Crossing the Floor. (1922). William James Hammell: Progressive to Liberal (1922). Retrieved 2026-04-11, from https://crossingthefloor.ca/crossings/william-hammell-1922