While Van Houten lost his seat in 1894, the anti-Takkians won the general election, after which Joan Röell was asked to form a government. In this conservative liberal government, which was installed on 9 May 1894, Van Houten succeeded Tak van Poortvliet as Minister of the Interior.
While Van Houten relinquished his position in 1894, the anti-Takkians emerged victorious in the general election, after which Joan Röell was appointed to form a government. In this conservative liberal administration, which came into effect on May 9, 1894, Van Houten succeeded Tak van Poortvliet as Minister of the Interior.