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United States Senate elections, 1894 and 1895

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The United States Senate elections of 1894 and 1895 were a slight Republican victory. It was a different story in the House where Democrats suffered massive losses. The senators elected went on to serve in the 54th Congress.

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As these elections were prior to the ratification of the seventeenth amendment, senators were chosen by state legislatures.

Results summary

Senate Party Division, 54th Congress (1895–1897)

  • Plurality: Republican: 42
  • Minority: Democrats: 39
  • Other parties: Populist: 4, Silver: 1, Silver Republican: 1
  • Total: 88
  • Vacant: 1, due to failure to elect. Later filled by a Democrat
  • Elections during the 53rd Congress

    In these elections, the winners were seated during 1894 or in 1895 before March 4; ordered by election date.

    Elections leading to the 54th Congress

    In these general elections, the winners were elected for the term beginning March 4, 1895; ordered by state.

    All of the elections involved the Class 2 seats.

    Elections during the 54th Congress

    There were no elections in 1895 after March 4.

    References

    United States Senate elections, 1894 and 1895 Wikipedia


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