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House History

30th Congress (1847-1849)

Congress Overview


Roll Call Votes Only


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.


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