56th Congress (1899-1901)
Congressional Profile
- Total Membership:
- 357 Representatives
- 4 Delegates
- Party Divisions:*
- 187 Republicans
- 161 Democrats
- 5 Populists
- 2 Silver Republicans
- 1 Independent Populist
- 1 Silver *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 56th Congress [PDF]
Visit the online Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress for more information on Members.
Leadership & Officers
- Speaker of the House:
- David B. Henderson (R-Iowa)
- Majority Leader:
- Sereno E. Payne (R-New York)
- Minority Leader:
- James D. Richardson (D-Tennessee)
- DemocraticWhip:
- Oscar W. Underwood (D-Alabama)
- RepublicanWhip:
- James A. Tawney (R-Minnesota)
- Democratic Caucus Chairman:
- James Hay (D-Virginia)
- Republican Conference Chairman:
- Joseph G. Cannon (R-Illinois)
- Clerk of the House:
- Alexander McDowell
- Doorkeeper:
- William J. Glenn
- Postmaster:
- J. C. McElroy
- Sergeant at Arms:
- Benjamin F. Russell
- Chaplain of the House:
- Rev. Henry N. Couden - Universalist
To view complete lists of individuals who have served in these leadership and official positions since the 1st Congress, return to House History.