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House History

4th Congress (1795-1797)

Congress Overview


Roll Call Votes Only


Congressional Profile

Total Membership:
106 Representatives
1 Delegate
Party Divisions:*
59 Jeffersonian Republicans
47 Federalists
*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 4th Congress [PDF]
    Visit the online Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress for more information on Members.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:
Jonathan Dayton (F-New Jersey)
Clerk of the House:
John Beckley
Doorkeeper:
Thomas Claxton
Sergeant at Arms:
Joseph Wheaton
Chaplain of the House:
Rev. Ashbel Green - Presbyterian

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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