To table the motion to amend the journal of feb. 10, 1840, in relation to the slaves liberated by bermuda from the american vessel enterprise and to the escape

On Feb 11, 1840, the House voted 116–53. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–5, Others 34–48. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 116
No: 53
Did not vote: 86
Date: Feb 11, 1840

By party

Democrats82 yes · 5 no · 40 didn’t vote
Others34 yes · 48 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joshua Adams Lowell D-ME voted no
John Ely D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
David Douglas Wagener D-PA voted no
Aaron Venable Brown D-TN 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 the motion to amend the journal of…: House Vote, Feb 11, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-128/to-table-the-motion-to-amend-the-journal-of (accessed 2026-10-17).