The1795 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on February 26, 1795.William Bingham was elected by thePennsylvania General Assembly to theUnited States Senate.[1]
IncumbentFederalistRobert Morris, who was elected in1788, was not a candidate for re-election to another term. The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of theHouse of Representatives and theSenate, convened on February 26, 1795, to elect a new Senator to fill the term beginning on March 4, 1795. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-Administration | William Bingham | 58 | 56.86 | |
| Anti-Administration | Peter Muhlenberg | 35 | 34.31 | |
| Not voting | 9 | 8.82 | ||
| Total votes | 102 | 100.0 | ||
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class III) 1795 | Succeeded by |
