30th Congress (1847-1849)
Congressional Profile
- Total Membership:
- 230 Representatives
- 1 Delegate
- Party Divisions:*
- 116 Whigs
- 110 Democrats
- 2 Independent Democrats
- 1 American
- 1 Independent *Party division totals are based on election day results.
Member Information
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, (1774–2005), Official Annotated Membership Roster by State with Vacancy and Special Election Information for the 30th Congress [PDF]
Visit the online Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress for more information on Members.
Leadership & Officers
- Speaker of the House:
- Robert C. Winthrop (W-Massachusetts)
- Clerk of the House:
- Benjamin French
- Doorkeeper:
- Robert E. Horner
- Sergeant at Arms:
- Newton Lane
- Chaplain of the House:
- Rev. Ralph Gurley - Presbyterian
To view complete lists of individuals who have served in these leadership and official positions since the 1st Congress, return to House History.