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1858 Congress

Composition of the chambers following the 1858 elections.

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No President race in 1858.

House of Representatives

321 seats
Popular Democratic — 161 of 321 seatsNational — 160 of 321 seats

Seats

vs 1856
  • Popular Democratic161+7450.2%
  • National160+1949.8%