4th United States Congress

The apportionment of seats in the 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.

All representatives were elected statewide on a general ticket.

The count below reflects changes from the beginning of this Congress There were 10 resignations, 2 new seats, and 1 election to replace an appointee.

President of the Senate John Adams
President pro tempore Henry Tazewell
Speaker of the House
Jonathan Dayton
Senators' party membership by state at the opening of the 4th Congress in March 1795. Tennessee's Senators were not seated until August 2, 1796.
2 Democratic-Republicans
1 Democratic-Republican and 1 Federalist
2 Federalists
Treasury Department statement showing the final liquidation of the French loans, presented to the House of Representatives, January 19, 1796
States' share of House of Representatives seats by party