Henry Wilson (R) (until November 22, 1875) Vacant (from November 22, 1875)
House majority
Democratic
House Speaker
Michael C. Kerr (D) until August 19, 1876 Samuel J. Randall (D) from December 4, 1876
Sessions
Special: March 5, 1875 – March 24, 1875 1st: December 6, 1875 – August 15, 1876 2nd: December 4, 1876 – March 3, 1877
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