United States elections, 1890

The 1890 United States general election occurred in the middle of Republican President Benjamin Harrison's single term as President. Members of the 52nd United States Congress were chosen in this election.

Republicans suffered massive losses to Democrats in the House, and the Democrats took control of the chamber.[1]

In the Senate, Democrats made minor gains, but Republicans kept control of the chamber. The Populists joined the Senate for the first time, electing two Senators.[2]

See also

References

  1. "Party Divisions of the House of Representatives". United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
  2. "Party Division in the Senate, 1789-Present". United States Senate. Retrieved 25 June 2014.