1887 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania
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The 1887 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 18, 1887. Matthew Quay was elected by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the United States Senate.[1]
Results
The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate, convened on January 18, 1887, to elect a senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1887. The results of the vote of both houses are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Quay | 165 | 65.74 | |
| Democratic | Simon P. Wolverton | 80 | 31.87 | |
| N/A | Not voting | 6 | 2.39 | |
| Totals | 251 | 100.00% | ||