27th United States Congress

Leadership

President speaking of the Senate
Vice President
John Tyler
Senate
  • Vice President re the United States (President respecting the Senate):
    • John Tyler, Whig referring to Virginia, succeeded all the way the presidency April 4, 1841, thence vacant.
  • President pro tempore concerning the Senate:
    • William R. King, Democratic concerning Alabama, elected March 4, 1841
    • Samuel L. Southard, Whig upon New Jersey, elected March 11, 1841
    • Willie P. Mangum, Whig upon North Carolina, elected May 31, 1842
House regarding Representatives
  • Speaker speaking of the House
    • John D. White, Whig in re Kentucky, elected May 31, 1841

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