To suspend the rules and introduce a resolution that the President inform the house on the employment dates of amos kindall as postmaster general.

On May 26, 1840, the House voted 60–102. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–86, Others 56–16. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 60
No: 102
Did not vote: 93
Date: May 26, 1840

By party

Democrats4 yes · 86 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 16 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Smith D-IN voted yes
Albert Smith D-ME voted yes
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN voted yes
Cave Johnson 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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