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House History

56th Congress (1899-1901)

Congress Overview


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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.


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