To amend H.R. 601, by requiring postmasters to render a quarter yearly account of all monies received for p.o. Boxes. (p. 206-3)

On Feb 24, 1841, the House voted 152–12 (HR 601). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 87–2, Others 65–10. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 152
No: 12
Did not vote: 91
Date: Feb 24, 1841

By party

Democrats87 yes · 2 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others65 yes · 10 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Meredith Mallory D-NY voted no
John Campbell 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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