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57th Congress (1901–1903)

Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

357 Representatives
4 Delegates
1 Resident Commissioner

Party Divisions:^*

151 Democrats
200 Republicans
5 Populists
1 Silver Republican

^*Party division totals are based on election day results.

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About this object David Henderson of Iowa served two terms as Speaker before retiring from the House.

Congress Overview

Republicans retained control of Congress and the presidency after the 1900 elections, and Theodore Roosevelt became President following William McKinley’s assassination. Senate approval of a treaty with Great Britain led the 57th Congress (1901–1903) to authorize funds to build a canal in Panama linking the Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean Sea. Congress also revised plans for a colonial government in the Philippines and strengthened the federal government’s ability to prosecute antitrust violations.

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 57th Congress. [PDF]
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