Guamanian legislative election, 1931

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Parliamentary elections were held in Guam in March 1931.[1]

Background

In March 1931 Governor Willis W. Bradley dissolved the First Guam Congress, stating that it was "not functioning either as a representative body or in a manner to take full advantage of its responsibilities."[1] He issued a proclamation that created a bicameral Congress with a 27-member House of Representatives and a 15-member House of Council. Members of the House of Representatives were to serve for two years and members of the House of Council for four.[1]

Aftermath

The Second Guam Congress met for the first time on 2 April 1931, with Bradley opening the meeting.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Robert F. Rogers (1995) Destiny's Landfall: A History of Guam, University of Hawaii Press, p149
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