13th United States Congress
The 13th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, consisting of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, D.C. from March 4, 1813, to March 4, 1815, during the fifth and sixth years of James Madison's presidency. The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the 1810 United States census. Both chambers had a Democratic-Republican majority. The first two sessions were held at the Capitol building while the third, convened after the Burning of Washington, took place in the First Patent Building.
Senate President
Senate presidents pro tempore
House speakers
| 13th United States Congress | |
|---|---|
12th ← → 14th | |
The Capitol after the August 1814 burning of Washington, D.C., by the British in the War of 1812 (painting 1814 by George Munger) | |
March 4, 1813 – March 4, 1815 | |
| Members | 36 senators 182 representatives 4 non-voting delegates |
| Senate majority | Democratic-Republican |
| Senate President | Elbridge Gerry (DR) (until November 23, 1814) Vacant (from November 23, 1814) |
| House majority | Democratic-Republican |
| House Speaker | Henry Clay (DR) Langdon Cheves (DR) |
| Sessions | |
| 1st: May 24, 1813 – August 2, 1813 2nd: December 6, 1813 – April 18, 1814 3rd: September 19, 1814 – March 3, 1815 | |
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