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| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Minnesota Legislature | ||||
| Jurisdiction | Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Term | January 3, 1871 (1871-01-03) – January 1, 1872 (1872-01-01) | ||||
| Website | www | ||||
| Minnesota State Senate | |||||
| Members | 22 Senators | ||||
| Lieutenant Governor | William H. Yale | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
| Minnesota House of Representatives | |||||
| Members | 47 Representatives | ||||
| Speaker | John L. Merriam | ||||
| Party control | Republican Party | ||||
The thirteenth Minnesota Legislature first convened on January 3, 1871. The 11 members of the Minnesota Senate who represented odd-numbered districts were chosen in the General Election of November 2, 1869, while the 11 members of the Minnesota Senate who represented even-numbered districts, and the 47 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives, were chosen in the General Election of November 8, 1870.
Sessions
The legislature met in a regular session from January 3, 1871 to March 3, 1871. There were no special sessions of the 13th Minnesota Legislature.
Party summary
Senate
| Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | Vacant | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dem. | Ind. | Rep. | |||
| End of previous Legislature | 8 | 0 | 14 | 22 | 0 |
| Begin | 8 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 36% | 9% | 55% | ||
| Beginning of the next Legislature | 10 | 0 | 31 | 41 | 0 |
House of Representatives
| Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | Vacant | |||
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| Dem. | Ind. | Rep. | |||
| End of previous Legislature | 18 | 0 | 29 | 47 | 0 |
| Begin | 12 | 2 | 33 | 47 | 0 |
| February 7, 1871 | 13 | 32 | |||
| Latest voting share | 28% | 4% | 68% | ||
| Beginning of the next Legislature | 36 | 0 | 70 | 106 | 0 |
Leadership
Senate
- Lieutenant Governor
- William H. Yale (R-Winona)
House of Representatives
- Speaker of the House
- John L. Merriam (R-Saint Paul)
Members
Senate
House of Representatives
Membership changes
Senate
| District | Vacated by | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor seated |
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| 20 | George W. Whallon (R) |
Although Whallon was initially seated when the session began, the seat was contested by Thompson. On January 31, 1871, the Senate determined that Thompson was entitled to the seat. | Clark W. Thompson (R) |
January 31, 1871 |
House of Representatives
| District | Vacated by | Reason for change | Successor | Date successor seated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | George C. Chamberlain (R) |
Although Chamberlain was initially seated when the session began, the seat was contested by Patchen. On February 7, 1871, after having uncovered evidence of gross election fraud on the part of Chamberlain, the House of Representatives determined that Patchen was entitled to the seat. | A. L. Patchen (D) |
February 7, 1871 |
Notes
- Legislators Past & Present notes that Hyde's middle initial is listed as V. in Toensing, but Y. in The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1869 and 1871. The Journal of the House of Representatives of the Eleventh Session of the Legislature of the State of Minnesota and the Journal of the House of Representatives of the Thirteenth Session of the Legislature of the State of Minnesota both list Hyde as "S. Y. Hyde", creating a presumption that Hyde's middle initial was Y.
References
- "Sessions of the Minnesota State Legislature and the Minnesota Territorial Legislature, 1849-present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- ^ "Die nächste Gesetzgebung". Minnesota Staats-Zeitung (in German). Saint Paul. November 17, 1870. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- "President and President Pro Tempore of the Minnesota Senate, 1849-present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- "Speakers of the Minnesota House of Representatives, 1849-present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
- "Hyde, Sam V. or Y." Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- "Whallon, George W. "G.W."". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- "Thompson, Clark W. "C.W."". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- "Chamberlain, George C. "G.C."". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- "Patchen, A. L." Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
- Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Session Search Results (Session 13, Senate)
- Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Session Search Results (Session 13, House)
- Journal of the Senate of the Thirteenth Session of the Legislature of the State of Minnesota
- Journal of the House of Representatives of the Thirteenth Session of the Legislature of the State of Minnesota
| Preceded byTwelfth Minnesota Legislature | Thirteenth Minnesota Legislature 1871 |
Succeeded by14th Minnesota Legislature |