His son, Titus Veturius Geminus Cicurinus, who was also named in the twin format, became consul in 462 BC.
The senate, beginning to realise the seriousness of the situation, debated the crisis and chose to appoint Manius Valerius Maximus as dictator.
[1] A number of military threats emerged, and Verginius was assigned three legions to deal with the neighbouring Volsci who had taken up arms.
Verginius successfully invaded and waged war against the Volsci, and captured the town of Velitrae in which a Roman colony was planted.
[2] After the armies returned to Rome, the dictator resigned his office in disgust at the senate's unwillingness to reach a compromise with the people.