The sixth Minnesota Legislature first convened on January 5, 1864. The half of the 21 members of the Minnesota Senate who represented even-numbered districts were elected during the General Election of November 4, 1862, while the 42 members of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the other half of the members of the Minnesota Senate were elected during the General Election of November 3, 1863.

Sessions

The legislature met in a regular session from January 5, 1864 to March 4, 1864. There were no special sessions of the 6th Minnesota Legislature.

Party summary

Senate

House of Representatives

Leadership

Senate

Lieutenant Governor
Charles D. Sherwood (R-Elkhorn)

House of Representatives

Speaker of the House
Jared Benson (R-Anoka)

Members

Senate

House of Representatives

References

  • Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Session Search Results (Session 6, Senate)
  • Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Session Search Results (Session 6, House)

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