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1854 Congress

Composition of the chambers following the 1854 elections.

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No President race in 1854.

House of Representatives

322 seats
Popular Democratic — 45 of 322 seatsLiberal — 137 of 322 seatsNational — 140 of 322 seats

Seats

vs 1852
  • Popular Democratic45+114.0%
  • Liberal137+642.5%
  • National140−743.5%