The1869 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 19, 1869.John Scott was elected by thePennsylvania General Assembly to theUnited States Senate.[1]
The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of theHouse of Representatives and theSenate, convened on January 19, 1869, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1869. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Scott | 78 | 58.65 | |
| Democratic | William A. Wallace | 51 | 38.35 | |
| Democratic | Hiester Clymer | 1 | 0.75 | |
| N/A | Not voting | 3 | 2.26 | |
| Totals | 133 | 100.00% | ||
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class I) 1869 | Succeeded by |
