The 42nd Oregon Legislative Assembly was the legislative session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly that convened from January 11, 1943 to March 10, 1943.[1] Some legislators were elected in November 1942 but decided to enter military service in World War II, so others were appointed to fill their vacancies.[2]
| 42nd Oregon Legislative Assembly | |||||
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 The legislature took place in the Oregon State Capitol, seen here in 2007 | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Oregon Legislative Assembly | ||||
| Jurisdiction | Oregon, United States | ||||
| Meeting place | Oregon State Capitol | ||||
| Term | 1943 | ||||
| Website | www.oregonlegislature.gov | ||||
| Oregon State Senate | |||||
| Members | 30 Senators | ||||
| Senate President | William H. Steiwer | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party of Oregon | ||||
| Oregon House of Representatives | |||||
| Members | 60 Representatives | ||||
| Speaker of the House | William M. McAllister | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party of Oregon | ||||
Senate
[edit]| Affiliation | Members | |
| Democratic | 3 | |
| Republican | 27 | |
| Total | 30 | |
| Government Majority | 24 | |
Senate Members
[edit]House
[edit]| Affiliation | Members | |
| Democratic | 12 | |
| Republican | 48 | |
| Total | 60 | |
| Government Majority | 36 | |
House Members
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Allan Carson served in the military; John H. Carson filled the vacancy pro tempore
- ^ Douglas McKay served in the military; Frederick S. Lamport filled the seat pro tempore
- ^ Chester E. McCarthy was serving in the military; J. J. Lynch filled the vacancy pro tempore
- ^ Fred C. Homes served Frank J. Van Dyke's term from January 11 to February 4 inclusive pro tempore. Van Dyke upon discharge from the army was appointed to the seat February 5
References
[edit]- ^ "Oregon State Legislature". Oregon Legislature.
- ^ "1943 Session Legislators and Staff Guide State Government".