To suspend the rules and introduce a resol. Ordering the postmaster general to inform the house on the defaulting of the postmaster in baton rouge, la.

On May 29, 1840, the House voted 77–69. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–67, Others 69–2. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 77
No: 69
Did not vote: 109
Date: May 29, 1840

By party

Democrats8 yes · 67 no · 52 didn’t vote
Others69 yes · 2 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Hubbard D-AL voted yes
Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John B. Weller D-OH voted yes
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted yes
James Gerry D-PA voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC voted yes
Julius W. Blackwell D-TN 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and introduce a resol…: House Vote, May 29, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-408/to-suspend-the-rules-and-introduce-a-resol-ordering (accessed 2026-10-16).