Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

234 Representatives

7 Delegates

Party Divisions:*

100 Oppositions

83 Democrats

51 Americans

*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 34th Congress [PDF]
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Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

Nathaniel P. Banks (A-Massachusetts)

Democratic Caucus Chairman:

George W. Jones (D-Tennessee)

Clerk of the House:

John W. Forney

William Cullom Elected February 2, 1856, upon the one hunderd and thirty-third viva voce vote and the fourth vote under a plurality resolution that day.

Doorkeeper:

Nathan Darling

Sergeant at Arms:

Adam J. Glossbrenner

Chaplain of the House:

N/A - From 1855 to 1861 the local clergy in the District of Columbia conducted the opening prayer. Thereafter, the House has elected a Chaplain at the beginning of each Congress.

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