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House roll call 63 · 47th Congress · Mar 13, 1882

To amend S. 353, by eliminating the section providing that no polygamist is eligible to vote or to hold any public office. (p. 1861-1)

On Mar 13, 1882, the House voted 44–193 (S 353). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–125, Democrats 43–57, Others 1–10, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 members voted against their own party.

During the 47th Congress (1881–1882), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
44
No
193
Did not vote
68
Date
Mar 13, 1882

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 57 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 125 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 353, by eliminating the section…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-63/to-amend-s-353-by-eliminating-the-section-providing (accessed 2026-10-17).

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