To order the previous question, a resolution regarding the activities of the baton rouge, la., postmaster.

On Jun 5, 1840, the House voted 94–81. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–2, Others 2–79. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 94
No: 81
Did not vote: 80
Date: Jun 5, 1840

By party

Democrats92 yes · 2 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 79 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Meredith Mallory D-NY 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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