1850 United States elections
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| Incumbent president | Millard Fillmore (Whig) |
|---|---|
| Next Congress | 32nd |
| Senate elections | |
| Overall control | Democratic hold |
| Seats contested | 21 of 62 seats[1] |
| Net seat change | Democratic -2[2] |
| House elections | |
| Overall control | Democratic hold |
| Seats contested | All 233 voting seats |
| Net seat change | Democratic +7[2] |
The 1850 United States elections occurred part way through Whig President Millard Fillmore's term, during the Second Party System. Fillmore (1800-1874, served 1850-1853), had become 13th president on July 9, 1850, upon the death of his 12th brief predecessor, former U.S. Army General Zachary Taylor (1784-1850, served 1849-1850). Members of the 32nd United States Congress were also chosen in this election. Democrats kept control of both houses of the Congress of the United States.
In the House, Democrats won several seats from the Whigs, building on their continued control of the chamber. Several supporters of the Georgia Platform also won election as Unionists.[3]
In the Senate, Whigs lost a small number of seats to Democrats and the minor Free Soil Party. Democrats however retained a strong majority.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Not counting special elections.
- ^ a b Congressional seat gain figures only reflect the results of the regularly-scheduled elections, and do not take special elections into account.
- ^ "Party Divisions of the House of Representatives". United States House of Representatives. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
- ^ "Party Division in the Senate, 1789-Present". United States Senate. Retrieved 25 June 2014.
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