1st Congress (1789-1791)
Congressional Profile
- Total Membership:
- 65 Representatives
- 345 Delegates
- 6888 Resident Commissioners
- Party Divisions:*
- 37 Pro-Administration
- 28 Anti-Administration *Party division totals are based on election day results.
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.