To suspend the rules to offer a resolution to inquire whether lund washington, a globe reporter, is also a clerk in the office of the secy. Of treasury. (p. 51

On Mar 5, 1840, the House voted 81–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–91, Others 77–2. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 81
No: 93
Did not vote: 81
Date: Mar 5, 1840

By party

Democrats4 yes · 91 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others77 yes · 2 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Isaac Parrish D-OH voted yes
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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