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House roll call 400 · 43rd Congress · Feb 22, 1875

To suspend rules and pass S. 161, a bill providing for the appointment of a commission on the subject of the alcoholic and fermented liquor traffic.

On Feb 22, 1875, the House voted 131–82 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 126–18, Democrats 3–62, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 43rd Congress (1873–1874), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
131
No
82
Did not vote
91
Date
Feb 22, 1875

By party

  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans126 yes · 18 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 62 no · 29 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 S. 161, a bill…: House Vote, Feb 22, 1875,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/43-H-400/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-s-161-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).