Senators were elected over a wide range of time throughout 1894 and 1895, and a seat may have been filled months late or remained vacant due to legislative deadlock.

Senate party division, 54th Congress (1895–1897) At the beginning of 1894, including early elections in Mississippi and Virginia.

Donelson Caffery (D) was appointed by the Governor of Louisiana December 31, 1892 to continue the term, pending a special election.

Newton C. Blanchard (D) was appointed by the Governor of Louisiana March 12, 1894 to continue the term, pending a special election.

In 1893, however, the Washington State Legislature failed to elect a senator for the term beginning March 4, 1893.