28th United States Congress

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

Following the 1840 United States census, Congress reapportioned the House to include 223 seats.

[2] During this congress, one House seat was added for the new state of Florida.

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.

Senators' party membership by state at the opening of the 28th Congress in March 1843. Tennessee's senators were not seated until October 17, 1843.
2 Democrats
1 Democrat and 1 Whig
2 Whigs
President pro tempore
Willie P. Mangum
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
100% Law and Order Party of RI