House History

99th Congress (1985-1987)

Congress Overview


Roll Call Votes Only


Congressional Profile

Total Membership:
435 Representatives
4 Delegates
1 Resident Commissioner
Party Divisions:*
253 Democrats
182 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:
Richard Gephardt (D-Missouri)
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 99th Congress
Résumés of Congressional Activity:
Résumés of Congressional Activity for the 99th Congress
Public Laws (THOMAS):
Public Laws 99th Congress
House and Senate Days-In-Session Calendars (THOMAS):
Days in Session Calendars for the 99th Congress 1st Session
Days in Session Calendars for the 99th Congress 2nd Session

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