To table a resolution that the committee on private land claims and the dept. Of war employ a clerk. (p. 502)

On Mar 5, 1840, the House voted 95–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–11, Others 6–74. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 95
No: 85
Did not vote: 75
Date: Mar 5, 1840

By party

Democrats89 yes · 11 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 74 no · 48 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
Edward Cross D-AR voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
William Orlando Butler D-KY voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
Amasa Dana D-NY voted no
Edward Rogers D-NY voted no
David Austin Starkweather D-OH voted no
John Davis D-PA voted no
Albert Gallatin Marchand D-PA 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 that the committee on…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-184/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-committee-on-private (accessed 2026-10-17).