To amend H. R. 224 to provide appropriations for certain expenses of the postal system.

On Mar 26, 1838, the House voted 63–66 (HR 224). Result: failed. By party: Others 1–64, Democrats 62–1, Independents 0–1. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 63
No: 66
Did not vote: 128
Date: Mar 26, 1838

By party

Democrats62 yes · 1 no · 71 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 64 no · 57 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Washington Hopkins D-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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 224 to provide appropriations…: House Vote, Mar 26…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-117/to-amend-h-r-224-to-provide-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).