To suspend the rules to consider a resolution regarding the activities of the baton rouge, la., postmaster.

On Jun 5, 1840, the House voted 161–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 90–2, Others 71–2. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 161
No: 4
Did not vote: 90
Date: Jun 5, 1840

By party

Democrats90 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others71 yes · 2 no · 55 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter D-OH voted no
David Petrikin D-PA 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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