Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

230 Representatives

1 Delegate

Party Divisions:*

116 Whigs

110 Democrats

2 Independent Democrats

1 American

1 Independent

*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Member Information

• Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, (1774–2005), Official Annotated Membership Roster by State with Vacancy and Special Election Information for the 30th Congress [PDF]
  Visit the online Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress for more information on Members.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

Robert C. Winthrop (W-Massachusetts)

Clerk of the House:

Benjamin French

Doorkeeper:

Robert E. Horner

Sergeant at Arms:

Newton Lane

Chaplain of the House:

Rev. Ralph Gurley - Presbyterian

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