Thirty-sixth United States Congress
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Thirty Sixth Congress of the United States – 1859–61
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Congressional Profile
Total Membership, House of Representatives: 238 Representatives, 5 Delegates
Total Membership, Senate: 64 (prior to admission of Oregon), 66 (after admission)
Leadership
Speaker of the House: William Pennington, Republican-New Jersey
President of the Senate: John C. Breckinridge
| Name | State | Dates Served |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Fitzpatrick | Alabama | March 9, 1859 – December 4, 1859 |
| Benjamin Fitzpatrick | Alabama | December 9, 1859 – January 15, 1860 |
| Benjamin Fitzpatrick | Alabama | February 20, 1860 – February 26, 1860 |
| Jesse Bright | Indiana | June 12, 1860 – June 13, 1860 |
| Benjamin Fitzpatrick | Alabama | June 26, 1860 – December 2, 1860 |
| Solomon Foot | Vermont | February 16, 1861 – February 17, 1861 |
House Party Membership
| Party | Representatives |
|---|---|
| Republicans | 116 |
| Democrats | 83 |
| Opposition | 19 |
| Anti-Lecompton Democrats | 8 |
| Independent Democrats | 7 |
| Americans | 5 |
External links
- http://clerk.house.gov/histHigh/Congressional_History/index.html
- http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/generic/Senate_Historical_Office.htm
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