63rd Congress (1913 - 1915)

House of Representatives

House Majority: Democrat

House Majority Seats: 291 out of 435

House Speaker: Rep. James Beauchamp 'Champ' Clark (D-MO)

Senate

Senate Majority: Democrat

Senate Majority Seats: 51 out of 96

Senate Majority Leader: Sen. Joseph Kern (D-IN)

Executive

President: Woodrow Wilson (D-NJ)

Vice President: Thomas R. Marshall (D-IN)

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Member Spotlight

Featured: Speaker of the House James Beauchamp 'Champ' Clark (D-MO) was a prominent Democratic leader and long-serving congressman known for his mastery of House procedure. Born in 1850, he represented Missouri in the House from 1893 to 1921 and served as Speaker from 1911 to 1919. Clark was deeply involved in major legislative battles of the Progressive Era, including tariff reform and the ratification of constitutional amendments. His ambition and influence made him a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1912, though he ultimately lost the nomination to Woodrow Wilson.

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