32nd United States Congress

The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the 1840 United States census.

It was one of the least active Congresses, forwarding only 74 bills that were signed by the president.

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 names of members of the House of Representatives are preceded by their district numbers.

Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in 1852
Senators' party membership by state at the opening of the 32nd Congress in March 1851. The green stripes represent Free Soil.
2 Democrats
1 Democrat and 1 Whig
2 Whigs
Directory of the U.S. House of Representatives, 32nd Congress, first session
House seats by party holding plurality in state
80+ to 100% Democratic
Up to 60% Whig
60+ to 80% Democratic
60+ to 80% Whig
Up to 60% Democratic
80+ to 100% Whig
60+ to 80% Union
Speaker of the House
Linn Boyd