Historical Profile
Matthew Quay is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
Republican
Inactive
Matthew Quay
Former U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania
Biography
Matthew Quay (died 1904) was an American politician who represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate from December 1887 to May 1904, during the 50th–58th Congresses. Quay served as a Republican. Quay died in office on May 28, 1904.
Key Information
- Full Name: Matthew Stanley Quay
- Died: May 28, 1904
- Term Started: January 16, 1901
- Term Ended: May 28, 1904
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 5, 1887 – Mar 4, 1893 50th–52nd Congresses Republican Pennsylvania
- Mar 4, 1893 – Jan 16, 1901 53rd–56th Congresses Republican Pennsylvania
- Jan 16, 1901 – May 28, 1904 56th–58th Congresses Republican Pennsylvania
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Pennsylvania
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Quay's service:
- James Cameron (PA) 1887–1897
- Boies Penrose (PA) 1897–1904