98th Congress (1983-1985)
Congressional Profile
- Total Membership:
- 435 Representatives
- 4 Delegates
- 1 Resident Commissioner
- Party Divisions:*
- 269 Democrats
- 166 Republicans *Party division totals are based on election day results.
Leadership & Officers
- Speaker of the House:
- Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. (D-Massachusetts)
- Majority Leader:
- James C. Wright, Jr (D-Texas)
- Minority Leader:
- Robert H. Michel (R-Illinois)
- DemocraticWhip:
- Thomas S. Foley (D-Washington)
- RepublicanWhip:
- Trent Lott (R-Mississippi)
- Democratic Caucus Chairman:
- Gillis W. Long (D-Louisiana)
- Republican Conference Chairman:
- Jack Kemp (R-New York)
- Clerk of the House:
- Benjamin J. Guthrie
- Doorkeeper:
- James T. Molloy
- Postmaster:
- Robert V. Rota
- Sergeant at Arms:
- Jack Russ
- Chaplain of the House:
- Rev. James D. Ford - Lutheran
To view complete lists of individuals who have served in these leadership and official positions since the 1st Congress, return to House History.
Legislative Activities
- Legislation of Previous Congress (THOMAS):
- Bill Summary & Status for the 98th Congress
- Résumés of Congressional Activity:
- Résumés of Congressional Activity for the 98th Congress
- Public Laws (THOMAS):
- Public Laws 98th Congress
- House and Senate Days-In-Session Calendars (THOMAS):
- Days in Session Calendars for the 98th Congress 1st Session
- Days in Session Calendars for the 98th Congress 2nd Session
