Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

242 Representatives

3 Delegates

Party Divisions:*

142 Whigs

98 Democrats

1 Independent

1 Independent Democrat

*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

John White (W-Kentucky)

Clerk of the House:

Hugh A. Garland

Matthew St. Clair Clarke Elected May 31, 1841

Doorkeeper:

Joseph Follansbee

Sergeant at Arms:

Roderick Dorsey

Eleazor M. Townsend Elected June 8, 1841

Chaplain of the House:

Rev. John W. French - Episcopalian

Rev. John Newland Maffit - Methodist

Rev. Frederick T. Tiffany - Episcopalian

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