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This occurred prior to the passage of the [[Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act]], which replaced the traditional [[spoils system]] with [[civil service system|civil service reform]]. Until the Pendleton Act passed, Republicans utilized the mechanisms of the spoils system via patronage to benefit their causes and safeguard the rights of newly freed blacks.

This occurred prior to the passage of the [[Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act]], which replaced the traditional [[spoils system]] with [[civil service system|civil service reform]]. Until the Pendleton Act passed, Republicans utilized the mechanisms of the spoils system via patronage to benefit their causes and safeguard the rights of newly freed blacks.

Following Butler's censure, his constituents in Johnson County, Texas responded sharply in support of the congressman, and without regard for party affiliation gathered at the county to pass resolutions praising him.<ref name=bio2/> A large assembled convention resulted in a unanimous vote affirming adamant local support for Butler.

Following Butler's censure, his constituents in Johnson County, Tennessee responded sharply in support of the congressman, and without regard for party affiliation gathered at the county to pass resolutions praising him.<ref name=bio2/> A large assembled convention resulted in a unanimous vote affirming adamant local support for Butler.

===Returns to state legislature===

===Returns to state legislature===