Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

65 Representatives

Party Divisions:*

37 Pro-Administration

28 Anti-Administration

*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 1st Congress [PDF]
  Visit the online Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress for more information on Members.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

Frederick A.C. Muhlenberg (Pennsylvania)

Clerk of the House:

John Beckley

Doorkeeper:

Gifford Dalley

Sergeant at Arms:

Joseph Wheaton Elected April 1, 1789

Chaplain of the House:

Rev. William Linn - Presbyterian

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