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House roll call 66 · 48th Congress · Apr 7, 1884

To suspend rules and pass a resolution providing that it is unwise for the present Congress to abolish or reduce the tax upon spirits distilled from grain. (p.

On Apr 7, 1884, the House voted 179–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–27, Republicans 73–6, Others 4–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
179
No
33
Did not vote
121
Date
Apr 7, 1884

By party

  • Democrats107 yes · 27 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 6 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote

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 suspend rules and pass a resolution…: House Vote, Apr 7, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-H-66/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-a-resolution-providing-that (accessed 2026-10-16).

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