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House roll call 72 · 47th Congress · Mar 23, 1882

To amend S. 71 (22-stat-58, 5/6/82), a bill enforcing the treaty stipulations relating to chinese immigration, by reducing from 20 to 10 the number of years dur

On Mar 23, 1882, the House voted 100–131 (S 71). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 93–29, Democrats 4–96, Others 3–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
100
No
131
Did not vote
71
Date
Mar 23, 1882

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 96 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans93 yes · 29 no · 33 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 S. 71 (22-stat-58, 5/6/82), a bill…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1882,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/47-H-72/to-amend-s-71-22-stat-58-5-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).