The 156th Massachusetts General Court, consisting of the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives, met in 1949 and 1950 during the governorship of Paul A. Dever. Chester A. Dolan Jr. and Harris S. Richardson served as presidents of the Senate. Thomas P. O'Neill served as speaker of the House. In 1949, after 90 years of Republican control of the House, Democrats gained a majority. In 1950, the General Court passed a bill prohibiting racial discrimination or segregation in housing. Senators Representatives See also 81st United States Congress List of Massachusetts General Courts References Further reading External links Political history of Massachusetts Massachusetts legislative sessions massachusetts 1949 in Massachusetts massachusetts 1950 in Massachusetts