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1842 Congress

Composition of the chambers following the 1842 elections.

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No President race in 1842.

House of Representatives

280 seats
Liberal — 147 of 280 seatsNational — 133 of 280 seats

Seats

vs 1840
  • Liberal147+3552.5%
  • National133+1947.5%