In the context of the Quasi-War with France, the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by Congress.

[1] The apportionment of seats in this House of Representatives was based on the 1790 United States census.

Senators were elected by the state legislatures every two years, with one-third beginning new six-year terms with each Congress.

Preceding the names in the list below are Senate class numbers, which indicate the cycle of their election.

The count below reflects changes from the beginning of this Congress There were 9 resignations, 2 deaths, 1 expulsion, 1 late selection, and 2 elections to replace appointees.