6th Guam Legislature

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The 6th Guam Legislature was a meeting of the Guam Legislature. It convened in Hagatna, Guam on January 2, 1961 and ended on January 7, 1963.

The 6th Guam Legislature was elected in the 1960 Guamanian general election. [1]

Membership

SenatorAssumed office [1]
Adrian L. Cristobal1953
Manuel U. Lujan 1951
Antonio B. Won Pat 1951
Ricardo J. Bordallo 1957
Antonio C. Cruz1951
William D.L. Flores1957
Vicente B. Bamba1951
Paul D. Palting1959
Jesus C. Okiyama1951
George M. Bamba 1957
James T. Sablan1951
Juan Q. San Miguel1957
Joaquin A. Perez 1951
Florencio T. Ramirez 1951
Juan L. Anderson1959
Alfred S.N. Flores 1957
Pedro C. Lujan1957
Jose A. Flores1961
Jose C. Castro1959
Jose P. Cruz1961
Juan T.M. Toves1961

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References

  1. 1 2 Guam Election Commission. "Election Comparative Analysis Report, 1974-1976".