1896 Massachusetts legislature
The 117th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1896 during the governorship of Roger Wolcott. George P. Lawrence served as president of the Senate and George von Lengerke Meyer served as speaker of the House.
| 117th Massachusetts General Court | |||||
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| Legislative body | General Court | ||||
| Election | November 5, 1895 | ||||
| Senate | |||||
| Members | 40 | ||||
| President | George P. Lawrence | ||||
| Party control | Republican (33–7) | ||||
| House | |||||
| Members | 240 | ||||
| Speaker | George von Lengerke Meyer | ||||
| Party control | Republican (182–58) | ||||
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George P. Lawrence, Senate president.
George von Lengerke Meyer, House speaker.
Leaders of the Massachusetts General Court, 1896.
Notable legislation included "An Act to Provide for the Security and Preservation of the So-called Bulfinch Portion of the State House."
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