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House roll call 73 · 47th Congress · Mar 23, 1882

To pass S. 71, a bill relating to the immigration of chinese into the United States.

On Mar 23, 1882, the House voted 167–66 (S 71). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 58–65, Democrats 99–4, Others 11–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
167
No
66
Did not vote
67
Date
Mar 23, 1882

By party

  • Democrats99 yes · 4 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans58 yes · 65 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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