Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

293 Representatives

8 Delegates

Party Divisions:*

141 Democrats

132 Republicans

13 Nationals

7 Independent Democrats

*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 46th Congress [PDF]
  Visit the online Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress for more information on Members.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

Samuel J. Randall (D-Pennsylvania)

Democratic Caucus Chairman:

Republican Conference Chairman:

Clerk of the House:

George M. Adams

Doorkeeper:

Charles W. Field

Postmaster:

A. W. C. Nowlin

Sergeant at Arms:

John G. Thompson

Chaplain of the House:

Rev. W.P. Harrison - Methodist

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