Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

184 Representatives

10 Delegates

Party Divisions:*

86 Republicans

72 Democrats

16 Unconditional Unionists

9 Unionists

2 Independent Republicans

*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

Schuyler Colfax (R-Indiana)

Democratic Caucus Chairman:

Republican Conference Chairman:

Clerk of the House:

Edward McPherson

Doorkeeper:

Ira Goodnow

Postmaster:

William S. King

Sergeant at Arms:

Edward Ball

Chaplain of the House:

Rev. William Henry Channing - Unitarian

Rev. Thomas H. Stockton - MethodistFrom 1855 to 1861 the local clergy in the District of Columbia conducted the opening prayer. Thereafter, the House has elected a Chaplain at the beginning of each Congress.

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