To suspend the rules and pass a resolution providing for taxes, and that properly adjusted rates shall be retained on distilled spirits, tobacco, and malt liquo

On Dec 12, 1870, the House voted 168–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 124–6, Democrats 41–1, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 168
No: 6
Did not vote: 80
Date: Dec 12, 1870

By party

Republicans124 yes · 6 no · 48 didn’t vote
Democrats41 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Franklin Butler R-MA voted no
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg R-MO voted no
Joel Funk Asper R-MO voted no
John Forbes Benjamin R-MO voted no
Samuel Sullivan Cox D-NY voted no
William Jay Smith R-TN voted no
Richard Small Ayer R-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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