To table a resolution directing the postmaster general to report the postmasters removed from office since march 3, 1829, and those persons appointed in their p

On Jan 9, 1841, the House voted 85–92. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 85–9, Others 0–83. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 92
Did not vote: 78
Date: Jan 9, 1841

By party

Democrats85 yes · 9 no · 33 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 83 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Jacob Thompson D-MS voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted no
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted no
John King Griffin D-SC 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 table a resolution directing the…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-662/to-table-a-resolution-directing-the-postmaster-general-to (accessed 2026-10-14).