The1887 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 18, 1887.Matthew Quay was elected by thePennsylvania General Assembly to theUnited States Senate.[1]
The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of theHouse of Representatives andSenate, 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% | ||
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class I) 1887 | Succeeded by |