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1895 Massachusetts legislature
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The 116th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1895 during the governorship of Frederic T. Greenhalge. William M. Butler served as president of the Senate and George von Lengerke Meyer served as speaker of the House.[4]
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116th Massachusetts General Court | |||||
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Legislative body | General Court | ||||
Election | November 6, 1894 | ||||
Senate | |||||
Members | 40 | ||||
President | William M. Butler | ||||
Party control | Republican (36–4)[1] | ||||
House | |||||
Members | 240 | ||||
Speaker | George von Lengerke Meyer | ||||
Party control | Republican (194–46)[2] | ||||
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Notable legislation included an act related to "the Question of Granting Municipal Suffrage to Women."[5]