Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

435 Representatives

1 Resident Commissioner

Party Divisions:*

243 Democrats

192 Republicans

*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

John W. McCormack (D-Massachusetts)

Majority Leader:

Carl B. Albert (D-Oklahoma)

Minority Leader:

Gerald R. Ford (R-Michigan)

DemocraticWhip:

Thomas Hale Boggs (D-Louisiana)

RepublicanWhip:

Leslie C. Arends (R-Illinois)

Democratic Caucus Chairman:

Dan Rostenkowski (D-Illinois)

Republican Conference Chairman:

John B. Anderson (R-Illinois)

Clerk of the House:

W. Pat Jennings

Doorkeeper:

William M. Miller

Postmaster:

H. H. Morris

Sergeant at Arms:

Zeake W. Johnson

Chaplain of the House:

Rev. Edward G. Latch - Methodist

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

Résumés of Congressional Activity:

Résumés of Congressional Activity for the 91st Congress