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
January 7, 1850: Second Inauguration of Nelson Dewey as Governor of Wisconsin
January 7, 1850: Inauguration of Samuel Beall as Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin July 9, 1850: U.S. President Zachary Taylor died in office; Vice President Millard Fillmore became the 13th President of the United States.
Major legislation
January 30, 1850: An act for the division of the county of Racine and the erection of the county of Kenosha, 1850 Act 39
Party summary
Senate summary
Assembly summary
Sessions
1st Regular session: January 9, 1850February 11, 1850
Leaders
Senate leadership
President of the Senate: Samuel Beall, Lieutenant Governor
Assembly leadership
Speaker of the Assembly: Moses M. Strong
Members
Members of the Senate
Members of the Wisconsin Senate for the Third Wisconsin Legislature (19):
Members of the Assembly
Members of the Assembly for the Third Wisconsin Legislature (66):