The incoming Congress was investigated, was discovered to adhere religiously as follows:
House Senate
Methodist 90 27
Presbyterian 63 11
Episcopal 57 22
Baptist 48 5
Congregational 32 6
Roman Catholic 32 4
Christian Disciple 21 1
Lutheran 17 2
Hebrew 8 0
Protestant 7 0
Unitarian 4 2
Quaker 3 1
Reformed 3 0
United Brethren 2 0
Universalist 2 0
Mennonite 1 0
Mormon 1 2
Christian Scientist 1 0
None 35 10
Unknown 7 3
Vacancies 1 0
Also reported: in the House, 304 Masons, 98 Knights of Pythias, 74 Odd Fellows; in the Senate, 65 Masons,...
