James Daniel Richardson, 1843-1914, was a Democrat from Tennessee and the first U.S. House Minority Leader, holding that position from 1899 to 1903 during the 56th and 57th Congress. The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 36th 109,247 km² 195 km 710 km 2. ... The Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives serves as floor leader of the opposition party, and is the minority counterpart to the Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives. ... 1899 (MDCCCXCIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A congress is a gathering of people, especially a gathering for a political purpose. ...