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House History

80th Congress (1947-1949)

Congress Overview


Roll Call Votes Only


Congressional Profile

Total Membership:
435 Representatives
2 Delegates
1 Resident Commissioner
Party Divisions:*
246 Republicans
188 Democrats
1 American-Labor
*Party division totals are based on election day results.

Leadership & Officers

Speaker of the House:
Joseph W. Martin, Jr. (R-Massachusetts)
Majority Leader:
Charles A. Halleck (R-Indiana)
Minority Leader:
Sam Rayburn (D-Texas)
DemocraticWhip:
John W. McCormack (D-Massachusetts)
RepublicanWhip:
Leslie C. Arends (R-Illinois)
Democratic Caucus Chairman:
Aime J. Forand (D-Rhode Island)
Republican Conference Chairman:
Roy O. Woodruff (R-Michigan)
Clerk of the House:
John Andrews
Doorkeeper:
M. L. Meletio
Postmaster:
Frank Collier
Sergeant at Arms:
William F. Russell
Chaplain of the House:
Rev. James Shera Montgomery - 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 80th Congress

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