Subjects – Apportionment
The 1911 House reapportionment
August 08, 1911
On this date, President William H. Taft signed legislation increasing the membership of the House from 391 to 433, with provisions to add two more Members when New Mexico and Arizona became states.
The Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929
June 11, 1929
On this date, the House passed the Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929, fixing the number of Representatives at 435.