34th Congress (1855-1857)
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]
Visit the online Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress for more information on Members.
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.