Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

292 Representatives

10 Delegates

Party Divisions:*

199 Republicans

88 Democrats

4 Liberal Republicans

1 Independent Democrat

*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:

James G. Blaine (R-Maine)

Democratic Caucus Chairman:

Republican Conference Chairman:

Clerk of the House:

Edward McPherson

Doorkeeper:

Otis S. Buxton

Postmaster:

Henry Sherwood

Sergeant at Arms:

Nathaniel G. Ordway

Chaplain of the House:

Rev. John George Butler - Presbyterian

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