July 1, 1862- When Congress Worked Together

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Today in Heritage History, July 1, 1862, The U.S. Congress votes to outlaw polygamy for the first time. But led by Congressional Democrats and seen as a negotiated compromise for their vote on the polygamy legislation, Congress votes to strike-down the law that would have made it illegal to take photographs of your penis, or get a blow-job in the Oval or Congressional Offices.