St. Laurent resigned and Diefenbaker formed a minority government .
Although the Liberals came in first in the popular vote , they came in second in seats in the House of Commons , behind John Diefenbaker and the Progressive Conservatives .
St. Laurent resigned and John Diefenbaker formed a minority government .
Although the Liberals came in first in the popular vote , they came in second in seats in the House of Commons , behind John Diefenbaker and the Progressive Conservatives .