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House roll call 20 · 47th Congress · Jan 30, 1882

To amend a motion to refer H.R. 3606, a bill repealing all laws granting public lands to certain railroads, and declaring the right and interest in said lands f

On Jan 30, 1882, the House voted 161–58 (HR 3606). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 95–17, Democrats 57–39, Others 8–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 56 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
161
No
58
Did not vote
86
Date
Jan 30, 1882

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 39 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 17 no · 43 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a motion to refer H.R. 3606, a bill…: House Vote, Jan 30…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-20/to-amend-a-motion-to-refer-h-r-3606 (accessed 2026-10-17).