46th United States Congress

The apportionment of seats in this House of Representatives was based on the 1870 United States census.

The Democrats were still able to control the House, however, with the help of the Independent politicians who caucused with them.

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

Lists of committees and their party leaders for members of the House and Senate committees can be found through the Official Congressional Directory at the bottom of this article.

The directory after the pages of terms of service lists committees of the Senate, House (Standing with Subcommittees, Select and Special) and Joint and, after that, House/Senate committee assignments.

President of the Senate
William A. Wheeler
Senate President pro tempore Allen G. Thurman
House Speaker Samuel J. Randall
Senators' party membership by state at the opening of the 46th Congress in March 1879. The green stripes in California represent Newton Booth of the Anti-Monopoly Party , while the gray stripes in Illinois represent independent David Davis.
2 Democrats
1 Democrat and 1 Republican
2 Republicans
Territories
House seats by party holding plurality in state
80+% to 100% Democratic
80+% to 100% Republican
60+% to 80% Democratic
60+% to 80% Republican
Up to 60% Democratic
Up to 60% Republican