3rd Wisconsin Legislature

The Third Wisconsin Legislature convened from January 9, 1850, to February 11, 1850, in regular session. Senators representing even numbered districts were newly elected for this session and were serving the first year of a two-year term.  Senators representing odd numbered districts were serving the second year of their two-year term.

Major events

 July 9, 1850: U.S. President Zachary Taylor dies in office; Vice President Millard Fillmore becomes the 13th President of the United States.

Major legislation

Party summary

Senate

Assembly

Sessions
 1st Regular session: January 9, 1850–February 11, 1850

Leaders

Senate
 President of the Senate: Samuel Beall, Lieutenant Governor

Assembly
 Speaker of the Assembly: Moses M. Strong

Members

Senate
Members of the Wisconsin Senate for the Third Wisconsin Legislature:

Assembly
Members of the Assembly for the Third Wisconsin Legislature:

Employees

Senate
 Chief Clerk: William Rudolph Smith
 Sergeant-at-Arms: James Hanrahan

Assembly
 Chief Clerk: Alexander T. Gray
 Sergeant-at-Arms: E. R. Hugunin

References

External links

Category:Wisconsin legislative sessions
Category:1850