The 39th Oregon Legislative Assembly was the legislative session of the Oregon Legislative Assembly that convened on January 11, 1937 and adjourned March 8. It was the first assembly held in the second state capitol after the 1935 fire. The building was still partially damaged, but important parts, like the legislative chambers were ready for use.[1][2][3]
| Body | Oregon Legislative Assembly |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Meeting place | Oregon State Capitol |
| Term | 1937 |
| Before | 38th Legislative Assembly |
| After | 40th Legislative Assembly |
| Website | www.oregonlegislature.gov |
| Chamber 1 | Oregon State Senate |
| Membership 1 | 30 Senators |
| Control 1 | Republican Party of Oregon |
| Senate President | F. M. Franciscovich |
| Chamber 2 | Oregon House of Representatives |
| Membership 2 | 60 Representatives |
| Control 2 | Democratic Party of Oregon |
| Speaker of the House | Harry D. Boivin |
Senate
| Affiliation | Members | |
| Democratic | 12 | |
| Republican | 16 | |
| Total | 28 | |
| Government Majority | 4 | |
Senate Members
| Senator | Residence | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Homer D. Angell | Portland | Republican |
| Ulysses S. Balentine | Klamath Falls | Republican |
| William D. Bennett | Portland | Democratic |
| Dr. James A. Best | Pendleton | Republican |
| William E. Burke | Sherwood | Republican |
| Byron G. Carney | Milwaukie | Democratic |
| George H. Chaney | Coquille | Democratic |
| C. W. Clark | Roseburg | Republican |
| William L. Dickson | Portland | Democratic |
| Robert M. Duncan | Burns | Republican |
| George W. Dunn | Ashland | Republican |
| George T. Eayrs | Portland | Democratic |
| Rex Ellis | Pendleton | Republican |
| Frank M. Franciscovich | Astoria | Republican |
| Thomas P. Graham | Portland | Democratic |
| Clyde L. Kiddle | LaGrande | Democratic |
| Dellmore Lessard | Portland | Democratic |
| Elwin A. McCormack | Eugene | Republican |
| Douglas McKay | Salem | Republican |
| Walter E. Pearson | Portland | Democratic |
| E. Lyman Ross | Aloha | Democratic |
| Charles K. Spaulding | Salem | Republican |
| Peter J. Stadelman | The Dalles | Republican |
| William H. Steiwer | Fossil | Republican |
| W. H. Strayer | Baker | Democratic |
| Cortis D. Stringer | Lebanon | Democratic |
| Dean Walker | Independence | Republican |
| Halvor C. Wheeler | Goshen | Republican |
House
| Affiliation | Members | |
| Democratic | 39 | |
| Republican | 20 | |
| Independent | 1 | |
| Total | 60 | |
House Members
References
- ^ "Legislative Research at Oregon State Archives". sos.oregon.gov. Retrieved 2025-06-12.
- ^ "Oregon State Legislature". Oregon Legislature
- ^ "1937 Session Legislators and Staff Guide State Government"