28th Congress (1843-1845)
Congressional Profile
- Total Membership:
- 223 Representatives
- 3 Delegates
- Party Divisions:*
- 147 Democrats
- 72 Whigs
- 2 Law and Order
- 1 Independent Democrat
- 1 Independent Whig *Party division totals are based on election day results.
Leadership & Officers
- Speaker of the House:
- John W. Jones (D-Virginia)
- Clerk of the House:
- Mathew St. Clair Clarke
- Caleb J. McNulty Elected December 6, 1843; dismissed from office January 18, 1845.
- Benjamin B. French Elected January 18, 1845.
- Doorkeeper:
- Jesse E. Dow
- Sergeant at Arms:
- Eleazor M. Townsend
- Chaplain of the House:
- Rev. Isaac S. Tinsley - Baptist
- Rev. William M. Daily - Methodist
To view complete lists of individuals who have served in these leadership and official positions since the 1st Congress, return to House History.