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84th Congress (1955–1957)

Congressional Profile

Total Membership:

435 Representatives
2 Delegates
1 Resident Commissioner

Party Divisions:^*

232 Democrats
203 Republicans

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

Election Statistics, 1954 [PDF]

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About this object The longest serving Speaker in House History, Sam Rayburn of Texas presided over 10 Congresses as Speaker.

Congress Overview

Democrats regained control of both houses of the 84th Congress (1955–1957), but support for Republican President Dwight Eisenhower remained strong. Amid another Cold War crisis, Congress provided the President with unlimited authority to keep communist China out of Taiwan. At home, Democrats focused on public-works projects including a national interstate highway system and an extensive dam project along the Upper Colorado River. Congress also increased Social Security benefits.

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 84th Congress [PDF]
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