23rd+State+Legislature


 * 23rd State Legislature **
 * Dates:** January 8 - February 16, 1935
 * Senate Membership:** 27, 13 Republicans, 14 Democrats
 * Senate President:** Nels A. Pearson
 * House Membership:** 56, 18 Republicans, 38 Democrats
 * Speaker of the House:** Henry D. Watenpaugh
 * Major Topics & Events:**
 * The 23rd State Legislature was a part of the first ever Wyoming state government controlled by the Democratic Party. All 5 elected officials were Democrats and both houses were controlled by the party.
 * Wyoming Day is adopted as a state holiday (HEA 68)


 * Additional Resources **
 * Wyoming Legislation.org (accessed January 2016) //includes bill jackets and House and Senate journals for the session//