House History

15th Congress (1817-1819)

Congress Overview


Roll Call Votes Only


Congressional Profile

Total Membership:
185 Representatives
4 Delegates
Party Divisions:*
146 Jeffersonian Republicans
39 Federalists
*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:
Henry Clay (D-Kentucky)
Clerk of the House:
Thomas Dougherty
Doorkeeper:
Thomas Claxton
Sergeant at Arms:
Thomas Dunn
Chaplain of the House:
Rev. Burgess Allison - Baptist

To view complete lists of individuals who have served in these leadership and official positions since the 1st Congress, return to House History.


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